Terrific Bird Blogs

Birds are a fascinating species, and these 30 terrific blogs we’ve found provide a tribute to their wonder.

Even if you don’t consider yourself a birder, check them out for a taste of the allure … and who knows, maybe you will be inspired to pick up some binoculars and watch the sky for a while.

We chose these blogs because they are updated regularly and demonstrate a true passion for birds, but also because they are insightful, inspiring, and some are just plain funny and entertaining.

And if you're a full-blown animal lover, please check out some of our other animal blogs. We've got dogs, cats, and marine animals.

Our Favorite Five - The Rest of the Best

Our Favorite Five

1. Bird by Bird: Rather than capturing birds with a camera, Pica of Davis, California, is a dedicated sketcher of birds. Some are simple pen and paper, others have water paint, but all are great. We just love that Pica decided to try something new by sharing hand-drawn art.
   • Why We Love It: Her beautiful sketches capture a new bird each day, along with a few words to set the scene.
   • Check Out: Sandhill Cranes
2. Art & Other Adventures with Narca: The name of this blog only hints at the amazing bird content it contains. Narca-Moore Craig lives in the mountains of Arizona but writes about her findings in the natural world from across the globe.This blog not only has great photos, but it's full of rich, descriptive content that makes you feel like you're right there.
   • Why We Love It: Her stories and photos will inspire you to travel with the intent of experiencing the earth’s natural wonders; birds being among the most intriguing.
   • Check Out: Skagit River Flats
3. Obsessive-Compulsive Birding: Neil Gilbert is an impressive 18-year-old birder … and blogger, as it turns out. He lives for birding, and his site is clear evidence of his passion. His blog is snarky and clever, with pop culture references abound, and we just can't get enough.
   • Why We Love It: Amazing photographs, a witty young perspective, and serious dedication make this site stand out.
   • Check Out: Bark Bird
4. The Drinking Bird: Nate is lifelong birder who lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His site is eloquently maintained and among other posts includes stories and pictures from his encounters with his life’s list of birds. He works at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and is currently raising his son to be an expert birder as well.
   • Why We Love It: Also enjoyable are his monthly "Retrospecticus" posts, where he recounts all of the birding happenings that occurred that month.
   • Check Out: Dumpster Diving
5. Boreal Bird Blog: Boreal Bird Blog is the work of Jeff Wells, formerly the Audobon Society’s National Conservation Director, and now head scientist for the Boreal Bird Songbird Initiative. He is driven to help protect the land native to North American birds and you can sense his passion in each of his posts.
   • Why We Love It: His well-respected thoughts regarding the birds of North America and their essential habitat in the Boreal Forest can be read here.
   • Check Out: Oil Spill and Birds - Part 1

Back to Top

More Our of Favorite Bird Blogs

• Outside my Window: Kate St. John is a passionate bird watcher in Pennsylvania who for the past four years has been sharing her knowledge and observations of birds on her blog. There is a plethora of information and incredible photos to accompany. You are sure to learn plenty if you spend some time on Outside my Window.
• Stokes Birding Blog: Lillian and Don Stokes have born several nature and bird books together out of their passion for observation of the outdoors. Posting from New Hampshire, their blog offers an inspiring account of their birding adventures and includes Lillian’s fabulous bird photography.
• A DC Birding Blog: Although titled “A DC Birding Blog”, John Beetham has provided an enormous amount of general bird-related content. The majority of posts are about birds and other environmental topics pertaining to the DC area, but John has recently moved to New Jersey, where he shares his mid-Atlantic birding stories and photos. With noteworthy opinions, John provides important coverage of environmental issues to make his blog even richer.
• Ecobirder: Ecobirder is a blog that serves to inform and inspire. With beautiful photos and facts and stories to accompany them, there is a variety of content to enjoy and learn from. Although the posts are specific to St. Paul, Minnesota, they will encourage the observer in readers everywhere.
• Birding in Michigan: Featuring the birding endeavors of blogger Shelly in Michigan, posts focus on sharing marvelous photography and captions filled with personality. This site is a picture book whose story is well worth reading; its creative humor is sure to make you laugh.
• 10,000 Birds: The work of several dedicated and passionate individuals, 10,000 birds documents an attempt to find all 10,000 species of birds. A rich amount of commentary surrounding nature, travel, and exploration makes this site worth spending a significant amount of time on.
• Birdchick: Posted by a self-proclaimed female bird freak, this site entertains the bird watcher in all of us. Eclectic stories and photographs fill readers in on her bird (and other interesting) experiences.
• Two Birders to Go: Bob Kaufman blogs about birds from the Philippians. The birds he finds are incredible, and his stories even more so. Check it out for a taste of what birding can be like in other parts of the world.
• OC Warbler: OC Warbler is a thoughtful and well-written documentation of Gainsville, Florida, resident Falicia’s birding undertakings. If you live in the Southeast, check in with Falicia to see if you can discover some of the same birds on your own adventures.
• Backyard Birds Utah: Backyard Birds will inspire you to discover nature in your own backyard. Melissa of Orem, Utah, keeps track of birds she sees in her neighborhood and then shares the story with us. Like all true birders, she maintains a wish list of birds to see and an impressive list of ones she has already checked off.
• Rob's Idaho Perspective: With a master's degree in raptor biology in the works, Rob in Idaho knows his birds. Rob lets us in on what birding is really all about while sharing his growing knowledge and giving us on eye on the bounty of birds to be found in Idaho.
• Where to Watch Birds and Other Wildlife in the World: The title says it all: This site gives us the low-down on bird-watching (and other wildlife) hot spots the world over. Start planning a vacation.
• Birds and Words: This birder and writer in Toronto, Canada, brings us the best of both in her blog. Her creativity gives birding a new dimension, and her captivating words are sure to draw you in.
• The ABA Blog: The American Birding Association’s blog has the latest scoop on what is happening in the birding world. Several contributing authors share news, tips, tools, events, stories, and photos. This site is evidence that birding is a thriving pastime, sport, and job.
• Aimophila Adventures: Aimophila is a type of sparrow but this blog doesn’t leave out any bird seen by author Rick Wright. Currently living in Vancouver, BC, he documents his birding successes the world over with vivid stories and photos.
• James Lidster: A bird tour guide in the Netherlands, James Lidster blogs about the birds he encounters. His photography tells the story of the birds he finds and captures some incredible moments. Check it out for a taste of European birding.
• Birding with Kenn and Kimberly: Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman are the authors of several wellrespected field guides. They blog about what they are up to and all things having to do with birds. Check it out for some perspective on the professional side of birding.
• The Birdchaser: Rob Fergus of Pennsylvania deserves the title of bird chaser. His posts cover a wide range of topics, from the birds that he encounters to bird news, politics, and issues that he is concerned about. This guy keeps up on all sorts of bird happenings, and his commentary is well informed and thought provoking.
• Warblings: Warblings is the work of teenage birder Benjamin Van Doren in New York. He has already checked off an impressive amount of birds from his life list. His site sets a great example of what is possible for birders and provides several links to valuable birding resources.
• Birding Dude: Through building a suitable backyard habitat for birds, this blogger has become a naturalist in his own right. A highlight of the site is the photographs of birds posted on Wordless Wednesday and the running lists of birds seen. This site is testament that becoming a passionate naturalist is feasible for everyone with a keen eye and desire.
• Birding Mongolia: This blog has grown into a gathering place for birders of Mongolia. It offers up information from all over the country and has grown into a great resource for birders of Asia.
• One Jackdaw Birding: This blog features the birding talents of an enthusiastic photographer in Vermont. Her posts include alluring bird photos, information, and stories. In addition to her warm writing style, she includes various recordings of bird songs that she has captured.
• Bell Tower Birding: Jochen is a bird blogger based in Germany, but his posts cover topics on either side of the Atlantic. Every post is entertaining and makes birding have more natural appeal. You will certainly be amused by his international birding finds.
• Blogbirder: This blog comes from Alan Dalton in Stockholm, Sweden. He shares with us his birding diaries and unbelievably sharp photos. The text written in red contains detailed observations and information about the particular birds he is photographing. Alan is clearly an expert birder, and his site proves it.
• Bourbon, Bastards and Birds: He calls himself Seagull Steve, and he writes about birds from San Francisco, California. He travels around quite a bit, and in doing so gets to see a great variety of birds. His stories and opinions are worth reading, and his photos are rather professional looking.

Back to Top