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Do you enjoy bird watching, photography, and nature recreation? Do you want to help birds? You are not alone!

No matter what your skill level and effort, you have probably watched birds at some point in your life. Here you can find bird watching tools and resources, and learn ways that you as a birder can become actively involved in conserving the species you love to watch and the special places they depend on.

Where to Go

• Finding Birds
•  Birding on National Wildlife Refuges
• Bird Festivals
• Backyard Birding
•  Web Cams

Bird Identification and Birding Tools

• Bird & Wing ID
• Tools
•  E-Bird
•  Save habitat and make your voice count! Buy Your Federal Duck Stamp from the American Birding Association

Birders as Partners in Conservation

• Federal Duck Stamp
• Invest in Conservation
• Citizen Science Projects
• Migratory Bird Joint Ventures
• Become a Grant Partner

Bird Banding

• Reporting Banded Birds
•  Banding for Management
• Reward Bands
•  Bands Across America
• In the Field with the Bird Banding Team

Sharing Your Passion

• Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial
• Urban Bird Treaty
•  Family-friendly Birding
• Citizen Science Projects
• Bird Education Resources for Parents
• Bird Education Resources for Educators
• Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program (K-12)

Bird Friendly Actions

• What to do when you find a baby bird
• What to do when you find a hurt bird
•  Feeding Birds
• Landscaping for birds
• Avoiding Bird Hazards
• Bird-friendly Building, Glass & Lighting Guidelines

Last Updated: August 12, 2016