The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Birding - Bird Collective

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Birding

For us, birding is the act of experiencing and enjoying wild birds. And like all forms of enjoyment, there’s no set way to do it. This article is for anyone who is curious about birds and wants to learn more about them. In it, we share our Bird Collective birding philosophy, experiences, tips, references, and ideas on how to build your own relationship with birds. 

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American Goshawk - Bird Collective

American Goshawk

Embark on a journey through the dense forests of North America and into the world of the American Goshawk, the formidable 'partridge hawk' with a storied past and uncertain future. In our latest blog post, we talk about the awe-inspiring phenomenon of goshawk irruptions at Hawk Ridge, where thousands have been spotted in a single season. Discover the intricate details of their hunting prowess, the ecological impacts affecting their numbers, and the conservation initiatives aimed at preserving these majestic birds.

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What is the Littoral Zone

What is the Littoral Zone

Littoral comes from the latin littoralis "of or belonging to the seashore," and it’s the transitional area between dry land and open water. Get to know and appreciate the locals with our line-up of some of the key characters found in the Northeastern Atlantic littoral zone.

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Tufted Titmouse: A Backyard Bird Favorite - Bird Collective

Tufted Titmouse: A Backyard Bird Favorite

Even without binoculars, the silhouette alone provides enough clues to identify this popular backyard bird of the eastern United States: the small fin-shaped crest, a short, stout bill and round body. It’s a Tufted Titmouse.

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Are Birds Real? - Bird Collective

Are Birds Real?

Just like unicorns, griffins and large hairy humanoids with giant feet that may or may not inhabit snow-capped mountains, birds have long captured the imagination of many cultures. Many play key roles in folklore. It can be challenging to decipher which birds are real and which are the stuff of legends. Here, we’ll break down some of our favorites.

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Great Backyard Bird Count - Bird Collective

Great Backyard Bird Count

Birds are all around us, all the time, and doing extraordinary things. Feel at home with wildlife each February by participating in the annual Backyard Bird Count. You’ll be joining the ranks of hundreds of thousands of people doing the same thing: enjoying their neighborhood birds while contributing to scientific research.

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How to Compost Our Mailers - Bird Collective

How to Compost Our Mailers

Composting food scraps, yard waste, newspapers, and other organic material -- like our mailers! -- are good for the birds. Here's why: Keeping compostable items out of landfills reduces waste and, what's more, in landfills they emit harmful methane gas while trapped underneath a bunch of other waste.

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Best Gifts for Birdwatchers - Bird Collective

Best Gifts for Birdwatchers

Let’s face it, birders receive a fair share of questionable gifts. Come to think of it, where is that mug with a picture of a chickadee in snow boots? This short wish list, written by birders for non-birders, is a great place to get the best birdwatching gifts out there.

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