Birding University
Birding University, Kim Snyder, Phil StollsteimerBirding University is an educational ecosystem helping birders of all backgrounds grow their skills in birding, conservation, and community—because birding is for everyone.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 122 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Birding Tip: Birding the Ecological Engines of Change
Many birds respond to ecological change however, the Black Kite and some other raptors have been documented to be vectors of ecological change by spreading fires to drive insects into the air | Joshua S. Martin (CC0).
Welcome to the birdy...
The Complete Naturalist 101
Birds may draw us in, but the wider natural world is worthy of our time—and it ultimately makes us better birders.
If you’re anything like us, birds probably pulled you into the natural world. A spark bird that opened your eyes. Open eyes...
Birding Tip: Follow the Family Group
After the breeding season, fledgling Common Loons are reliant on their parents for food or resources | Chris Roberts.
Welcome to the birdy side of the internet! This week’s newsletter pairs a remarkable count from South America with a time...
Community & Conservation: Federal Duck Stamp
The 2026–2027 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp | James Hautman/U.S. Department of the Interior (Public Domain).
Welcome to the birdy side of the internet! This week, we’re highlighting one of the most successful conservation p...
Birding Tip: Birding After Summer Storms
The dark clouds of a summer storm can represent real birding opportunities | Public Domain.
Welcome to the birdy side of the internet! This week’s newsletter pairs an unexpected coastal visitor in the middle of the continent with a timely...
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Helping birders of all backgrounds grow their skills in birding, conservation, and community—because birding is for everyone.
Educator, birder, naturalist and writer.
Avian Field Biologist and passionate wildlife photographer interested in the conservation of the natural world
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