Bird species with declining populations get most of the attention in the world of bird conservation. This is logical. But let’s start 2026 with some good news. According to the Breeding Bird Survey ...

I write a lot of columns based on the occurrence of Idaho’s bird species at a particular time of year, on feeders, not on feeders, in the sagebrush, in the woods, or filtered in various other ways.

Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen near feeders in Idaho using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. Birds are ranked by the percent of sites visited from ...

Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s ...

Stacker compiled a list of the most commonly hunted migratory birds in Idaho using data from a report released by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in August 2025. Duck and goose species are ranked by ...

Spring is here, and the air is full of birdsong. The Merlin Bird ID app tells you what type of birds you’re hearing … plus it’s quick, easy and free. With this software from the Cornell Lab of ...