Birding University
Birding University, Chad J Witko, Will Stollsteimer, Steven LamondeBirding 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 | 149 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Birding Tip: How to Relocate a Bird
A Northern Parula can easily get lost in view while foraging; luckily, some techniques can help you relocate this bird | Chris Roberts.
Welcome to the birdy side of the internet! Some birding moments are defined by staggering numbers, whil...
Community & Conservation: 2026 October Big Day
Western Rockhopper Penguin | Kevin Vande Vusse
Every October, birders gather for one of the world’s largest single-day birding events. The event? eBird’s October Big Day. This global celebration of birds takes place on the second Saturday...
Birding Tip: Help Others Get on the Bird
This White-throated Screech-Owl is perched on the far end of a mossy branch | Kevin Vande Vusse.
Welcome to the birdy side of the internet! This week’s newsletter pairs the immense scale of bird migration with an important skill that can m...
Birding Tip: How to Use Spuhs and Slashes
The Gray-cheeked and Bicknell’s Thrushes are virtually impossible to differentiate between in the field | Kevin Vande Vusse.
Welcome to the birdy side of the internet! This week’s newsletter pairs an unlikely co-occurrence of species in th...
Study Series: Shorebirds 401b
Put your shorebird identification to the test
Welcome back to the Birding University Shorebirds Study Series! In this closing chapter, we offer you a hands-on opportunity to practice identifying shorebirds. We’ve crunched the numbers from...
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Authors
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Helping birders of all backgrounds grow their skills in birding, conservation, and community—because birding is for everyone.
Ornithologist, birder, conservation advocate, gardener, and bassist.
Ornithologist, birder, native plant enthusiast, and searcher of surf and stone
Ecologist, birder, biodiversity advocate, and GIS geek
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