One of the simplest ways to slow down is to stop, smell the roses and listen to the birds. More and more people are enjoying more than just listening to their melodies, though. The hobby of bird ...

Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, there's always something new to learn about these winged creatures. But with more than 800 bird ...

Jun. 30—Is that the tweet of a titmouse? Or the chirp of a chickadee? After you download the app Merlin Bird ID, you can use your smartphone to identify sounds and match them to the birds in trees ...

It’s much easier to identify bird songs once you understand a few tricks. The most important thing to know is that most of ...

Spring is here, and the air is full of birdsong. The Merlin Bird ID app tells you what type of birds you’re hearing … plus it’s quick, easy and free. With this software from the Cornell Lab of ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds — one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies — is a joy like no other. It’s not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A ...

Every birder knows the wonderful feeling of hearing a new bird, followed by the desire to discover what bird you heard and then the thrill of correct identification. Whether you are a new birder with ...

A pine warbler, one of the first migratory birds to return to Maine this spring, perches on a branch. Early arrivals like this can be tricky to identify without paying attention to key field marks and ...

If you struggle to determine whether a bird song belongs to a wren or a crow, the inaugural Birding Festival of the South ...

What's that bird singing constantly in the understory? It could be a white-eyed vireo! Learn where to find these talkative, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeff R Clow/Getty Images Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, ...