One of the great things about birding is you can do it anywhere, anytime. We want to share some great birding resources and opportunities to help you get more out of this fun activity this winter.
Bird Academy
How would you like to be a better birder? There’s no better time than winter than to settle in and learn all about the habits, sounds and behaviors of your feathered friends. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers a full slate of engaging online courses covering various topics, from identifying bird sounds, to learning to photograph birds. Some classes come with a small cost, but Cornell is one of the most trusted bird resources out there.
Live bird cams
Bird watching can be a healthy new internet habit. Become a regular visitor at some of these bird cams to get a peek into the lives and behaviors of birds.
- Cornell Lab FeederWatch Cam at Sapsucker Woods: Still learning the names of common feeder birds? Looking for inspiration to upgrade your feeding station? This is the bird cam for you.
- Panama Fruit Feeder Cam at Canopy Lodge: This can’t-miss live bird cam captures the stunningly colorful birds of Central America.
- Mississippi River Flyway Cam: View Bald Eagles, pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and a wide variety of waterfowl on the Upper Mississippi National Fish and Wildlife Refuge on Lake Onalaska.