One of the simplest ways to slow down is to stop, smell the roses and listen to the birds. However, it seems people are starting to do more than just listen to them. The hobby of bird watching might ...

The 2026 “I BIRD NY Challenge” has opened, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced. The agency said in a news release that the challenge, which began Sunday, March 1, encourages ...

The 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities has officially begun. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife. Finishers are ...

It usually starts with a quiet morning walk, a child’s curious shriek, or a pet tugging insistently at a bush in the backyard. There it is—tiny, fragile, and utterly helpless-looking: a baby bird, ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting people to share their bird’s-eye views for its annual “I Bird NY Challenge.” The challenge, which began March 1, encourages New Yorkers ...

During the winter, many species of birds rely on seeds and fruits. Seeds can be hard to see and identify unless the bird is sitting on the food plant, such as a wild sunflower. Fruit, on the other ...