Take It to the Next Level

“I am not a birdwatcher, I am a bird-listener, bird-watcher, and bird-finder— the soul cannot rest until it knows."

– Kenn Kaufman

There is so much to know about birds and so many ways we can be a champion of them. Here are some resources to heighten your skills, knowledge and activism.

Improve Your Knowledge: Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology has courses to improve your knowledge and skills regardless of experience level. If you’re new to the hobby, perhaps start with “The Joy of Birding” and progress to courses on bird behavior, bird songs, sparrow identification, or a full course in ornithology.

Enhance Bird Awareness: If you’re looking to improve your bird awareness while reducing your daily stress outdoors, you’ll enjoy the daily birding challenges offered by Ornitherapy.

Listen to Podcasts: National Audubon reviewed the 10 most popular birding podcasts. 

Go to a Birding Festival: Cornell has a list of birding festivals where you can meet like-minded bird enthusiasts. 

Donate: Donating to ASCM helps ensure that birds continue to have spaces and habitats where they can thrive.  

Act in the Best Interest of Birds

• Safe Skies Maryland has a guide to modifying your windows to prevent bird collisions

• Cats are the #1 threat to birds. The American Bird Conservancy has a wealth of helpful information about how you can stop cat predation of birds.

• Audubon Maryland-DC sends action alerts about important policy and advocacy issues to let you know how and when to speak out on behalf of birds