Category Archives: Interview

There’s something inherently beautiful about birds, whether it’s their colors, shapes, behaviors or all of the above. That’s why it’s not surprising that many artists try to capture and interpret their beauty through paintings, drawing and photography—including John James Audubon. I recently stumbled upon a British artist Chris Lodge whose oil paintings . I reached [...]

For most people, the thought of traveling around the country to see as many birds as possible seems like an unfeasible and expensive feat best reserved for people with a lot of money and time. However, two passionate birders named Renee and Michael have turned that idea on its head. Renee Rubin and Michael Delesantro, [...]

It is clear from the way he talks about the first time a black-capped chickadee landed on his hand or the way he recalls his trip to Point Pelee during the peak of migration that Paul Riss is a diehard birder. The only problem is you would never guess his love of birds from the [...]

If feeding birds from a feeder is calming and relaxing, then feeding wild birds from your hand is zen. For those who have experienced that sensation of a little bird landing on your arm and literally eating out of the palm of your hand, the feeling of being at one with birds and nature is [...]

Tucked away in the greenery of one of the busiest cities in the world, a small group of birders sets their sights on warblers, vireos, orioles, Monk parakeets and many other unique species. Led by nature and bird enthusiast Rob Jett, these birders of New York City—home to about eight million people and the country’s [...]