Birding Information

New birders and experienced birders can all become better birders by following three simple practices: respect the birds, respect their habitat, and respect others who are in the area. Here are some helpful resources for better birding and enjoying your outdoor experiences.

Whether hiking, biking, camping or visiting parks, waterways and wildness areas, always practice the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace.
Know and practice the American Birding Association Code of Birding Ethics
Engage in ethical practices for photography and videography.
Utilize technology to improve your birding skills with your computer or mobile device.

Create your free personal eBird account to track your sightings and be part of the citizen science project to better understand bird populations and movement. If you’re new to eBird, start with Audubon’s Audubon’s How to Use eBird resource.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers useful resources to identify birds by sight and sound including All About Birds and the Merlin Bird ID mobile app.
Audubon's Guide to North American Birds is free for your computer or mobile device. Many other field guides are also now available as apps for your phone and mobile devices, some with an annual subscription.