The Birdist’s Rules of Birding

Birdist Rule #70: Get Prepared for Spring Migration
March 23, 2017 — Know where you need to be, when you need to be there, and what you might see.
Birdist Rule #56: Figure Out Your Food Strategy While Birding
March 09, 2017 — Are you a bring-it-from-home type of person, or do you enjoy grabbing your meals on the go?
Birdist Rule #61: Find Your First Phoebe, the Gateway Flycatcher
February 23, 2017 — Identifying flycatchers can be unbelievably frustrating, so start off easy.
Birdist Rule #75: Get a Bird Tattoo, and Make It a Good One
February 16, 2017 — What makes a good bird tattoo you ask? Well, read on!
Birdist Rule #42: Discover the Thrill of Chasing a Rare Bird
February 09, 2017 — There's nothing like the excitement—and dread—that comes from driving across multiple states to possibly see a rarity.
Birdist Rule #7: Take a Kid Birding
February 03, 2017 — Helping the next generation learn the joys of birding is important, but first you have to make it fun. Try these tips.
Birdist Rule #106: Go Find Yourself a Bufflehead
January 26, 2017 — Ready to move on from Mallards? Start with these adorable little ducks.
Birdist Rule #93: Understand How Different Raptors Are Built to Hunt Their Prey
January 19, 2017 — Other than just being cool to know, it can also help you find and identify them.
Birdist Rule #29: Try Birding After Dark
January 12, 2017 — It can be a challenge, but it can also be highly rewarding.
Birdist Rule #99: Make Some New Year's Birding Resolutions
January 05, 2017 — Let 2017 be your best birding year yet.