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  • Bird Friendly Certification: 8 Requirements Coffee Farms Need to Satisify
    by Scott on October 20, 2025 at 5:51 pm

    In the world of coffee certifications, there’s one that soars above the rest—literally. The Smithsonian Bird Friendly certification is the gold standard when it comes to protecting our feathered friends and other wildlife while ensuring your coffee is both delicious and environmentally responsible. But what does it take for a coffee farm to earn this… The post Bird Friendly Certification: 8 Requirements Coffee Farms Need to Satisify appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.

  • Harpy Eagles: 17 Fascinating Facts About the Canopy’s King
    by Scott on October 19, 2025 at 5:49 pm

    Honestly, Harpy Eagles are one of the coolest birds around. They are the rulers of the rainforest skies and are as intriguing as they are awe-inspiring. Keep reading, and you will learn some incredible facts about these powerful raptors. #1. Harpy Eagles are well known for their unique look Both males and females sport a… The post Harpy Eagles: 17 Fascinating Facts About the Canopy’s King appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.

  • 10 Things You Can Do to Help Birds
    by Scott on October 18, 2025 at 5:47 pm

    Let me give you a staggering and sobering number: Since 1970, 2.9 billion birds have disappeared from North America. Yes, you read that correctly. Almost 25% of the total number of birds have vanished in less than a single lifetime. And it’s not just rare birds whose numbers are down. Most of our common and… The post 10 Things You Can Do to Help Birds appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.

  • Scarlet Tanager Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!
    by Scott on October 17, 2025 at 5:43 pm

    Today, I want to introduce you to the Scarlet Tanager. Many people find it surprising that these BEAUTIFUL birds spend their summers breeding in North America. Once the weather starts to turn cooler, they migrate thousands of miles to Central and South America to spend the winter. During these winter months, Scarlet Tanagers commonly live on or… The post Scarlet Tanager Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts! appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.

  • Gray Catbird Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!
    by Scott on October 16, 2025 at 5:41 pm

    If you’ve ever heard a bird meow or seen a flash of sleek gray darting through a thicket, you might have seen the Gray Catbird. Equal parts mysterious and entertaining, these feathered wonders are common but not often seen. Here are TEN interesting facts about Gray Catbirds: #1. Named for Their “Mew-sical” Call Grey Catbirds… The post Gray Catbird Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts! appeared first on Bird Watching HQ.

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  • Birds in War
    by Dr. Roger Lederer on March 25, 2026 at 6:07 pm

    War has shaped avian populations in ways that are both devastating and, at times, paradoxically beneficial. The immediate and most obvious effects are direct mortality and habitat destruction. Modern warfare brings aerial bombardment, artillery, and chemical contamination, all of which can kill birds outright or destroy nesting and foraging habitats. Wetlands are drained or polluted, The post Birds in War appeared first on Ornithology.

  • Red Hawks
    by Dr. Roger Lederer on February 25, 2026 at 1:50 pm

    The Red-tailed Hawk (along with the Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks) was once called a “Chicken Hawk,” and the Red-shouldered Hawk was known as the “Hen Hawk.” Undoubtedly, they took a few chickens—but only rarely. Like most stories of wild predators attacking domestic animals, their impact was greatly exaggerated. There’s one story about a farmer who The post Red Hawks appeared first on Ornithology.

  • Birds of Christmas
    by Dr. Roger Lederer on December 12, 2024 at 5:12 pm

    Now that it is almost Christmas, you will hear the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” created in about 16th century England. This song has more birds in it than any other holiday song. You know, “On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.” The The post Birds of Christmas appeared first on Ornithology.

  • Why do Woodpeckers Peck?
    by Dr. Roger Lederer on October 16, 2024 at 4:41 pm

    Woodpeckers are successful creatures and well-known to everyone. Perhaps the most famous woodpecker is Woody, the cartoon woodpecker, but the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, very likely extinct since 1948, is the most well-known real one.  There are many kinds of woodpeckers in the world, around 250 species. Propped against the side of a tree trunk, they rapidly The post Why do Woodpeckers Peck? appeared first on Ornithology.

  • Flocks Heading South for the Winter
    by Dr. Roger Lederer on October 14, 2024 at 5:07 pm

    This is the time of year you see flocks of birds heading south. If they are geese, they typically fly in a skein or V formation. Ducks fly in looser skeins, and smaller birds like shorebirds and songbirds fly basically in a bunch. Pelicans and cormorants fly in a line. And many blackbirds and starlings The post Flocks Heading South for the Winter appeared first on Ornithology.

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  • Four Simple Steps to Identifying Cisticolas
    by Adam Cruickshank on May 24, 2026 at 4:38 pm

    Let’s be honest, LBJs can be very tricky to identify! This is not only true for newer birders, but also for experienced birders at times. Even when we think we know what we are doing, we will still sometimes be stumped by a bird we see. What I thought I would do is put together a simple guide to help you identify cisticolas better. You will still need to use your field guide or app alongside this guide, but I am confident that if you follow the steps I give you, you will improve your…

  • Botha’s Lark conservation: inside the documentary and why it matters
    by Adam Cruickshank on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    The Botha’s Lark is a critically endangered species, with an estimated 340 birds remaining. It is endemic to South Africa, found nowhere else on the planet. That alone places a responsibility on all of us to do what we can to protect it. Over the past year, a collaborative effort between Birding Ecotours , Tread Films and BirdLife South Africa led to the creation of a documentary focused on this species and the work being done to conserve it. But this was never meant to be just another…

  • Tracking the Invisible: Waterbird Discoveries on the Kgomo-Kgomo Floodplain
    by Dr Jonah Gula on March 10, 2026 at 10:12 am

    Dr. Jonah Gula holds a PhD in Ecological Sciences from University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and a MSc in Wildlife Ecology from Texas State University. Jonah’s research background is diverse: he has worked on species from black bears and bighorn sheep to river otters and sage-grouse. However, since 2018 his work has focused on filling knowledge gaps about poorly-studied African waterbirds. This work has led to collaborations across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, and Zambia. His…

  • Looking Up: A Birder’s Review of Sky Guide Southern Africa 2026
    by Adam Cruickshank on February 3, 2026 at 5:35 pm

    Birding is not only about travelling far and wide to see as many species as possible. It is often a gateway into a deeper appreciation of the natural world around us. One of the most rewarding parts of time spent away from cities is what happens after sunset, when the noise fades and the night sky opens up above you. Stars, planets, and the Moon are not just distant objects. They shape rhythms on Earth and add another layer to our understanding of nature. Many birders own shelves full of…

  • Join the fun this Birding Big Day
    by Adam Cruickshank on December 2, 2025 at 4:23 pm

    Wailing Cisticola – photographed by Adam Cruickshank This article originally originally featured in our Daily Birder email. To make sure you never miss a Daily Birder article, subscribe to our mailing list here . This Saturday is one of my favourite birding days of the year. I will wake up earlier than any human should, head out with some amazing people, and take part in a day of birding that our team has planned better than an F1 team in a title race (well hopefully planned as well as Red…