While young birders may be a small amount of the general birding population (especially noticeable if you are a young birder), they are nonetheless out there and their enthusiasm to birding and conservation is inspiring. Here we feature a wonderful 13-yr old birder who’s self-proclaimed nickname is Empid (as you’ll see why below). 1. What
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Who Was John James Audubon?
Two hundred and twenty-three years ago today John James Audubon was born and perhaps bird conservation itself. Audubon’s namesake lives on most notably with the National Audubon Society but also in the hearts of birders everywhere. Although John James Audubon was never part of the organization, “George Bird Grinnell, one of the founders of the
Who Is Cassidy Bird Nut?
A great way to promote bird conservation is to celebrate and encourage the future generation of great birders. What better way to discuss young birders than by finding out what they personally think and feel? This is our third interview with a young birder, Cassidy Bird Nut. White-breasted Nuthatch for this Bird Nut 1. What
32-year-old Veery
Thirty-two years ago, on April 6, 1976, a bird conservationist was born. Jennie, who sometimes goes by the online alias Veery spent a lot of her younger years around nature. As she grew older many distractions got in the way of birding. A strange twist of fate led her down a path to Northern Illinois
Who is Nebraska Tim?
A great way to promote bird conservation is to celebrate and encourage the future generation of great birders. What better way to discuss young birders than by finding out what they personally think and feel? In this Who’s Who we interviewed a young birder and wanted to share his story with you. Non-birders often think
Who is Birdman Jon?
A great way to promote bird conservation is to celebrate and encourage the future generation of great birders. What better way to discuss young birders than by finding out what they personally think and feel? In this Who’s Who we interviewed a young birder and wanted to share his story with you. Birdman Jon lives
Who Was Helmut Sick?
Helmut Sick was born in Leipzig, Germany, on January 10th, 1910. Like many ornithologists, he became interested in birds at a young age. A trip to Brazil changed his life and he never returned to Germany, even after being jailed for three years when Brazil warred with Germany during WWII. He became the leading ornithologist
Snowy Owl is 30!
In honor of Snowy Owl’s 30th birthday, here are thirty reasons to go birding this autumn and winter: 1. It’s fun! 2. It’s inexpensive. 3. On the really cold days, you’ll have the forest preserve to yourself. 4. Bring your scope; it’s a great time of year for water birds. 5. Get some exercise to
