Entryway to Birding blog series

From oldest to newest:

  1. Look to the Birds (Mar. 30, 2020): the joy, comfort and wonder of birds

  2. Bird Your World (Apr. 6, 2020): how a birding can connect you with your larger community

  3. So You Want to be a Birder (Apr. 13, 2020): starting a hobby that can be intimidating to enter

  4. Earth Day Birding (Apr. 20, 2020): proposing an Earth Day challenge: find your sit spot

  5. Many Ways to Bird (Apr. 27, 2020): whenever, wherever - there are lots of ways to bird!

  6. A Beginner’s Guide to Bird ID (May 4, 2020): advice for spotting, identifying, and remembering birds

  7. Birding with Confidence (May 11, 2020): a pep talk and resources for new birders

  8. A Beginner’s First Birdathon (May 18, 2020): stories and tips from a staff Birdathon day

  9. Bird With Me! A Virtual Field Trip at Cherokee Marsh (May 25, 2020): explore the woods with Caitlyn

  10. A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Birds (June 1, 2020): Where do you go? How do you know to go there? and more

  11. Learning from #BlackBirdersWeek (June 8, 2020): highlights and reflections after the first Black Birders Week

  12. Goodbye Spring Migration, Hello Breeding Season! (June 15, 2020): suggestions for how to embrace the change in behaviors in the breeding season

  13. From New Birder to eBirder: 7 Reasons Why You Should Be on eBird (June 22, 2020): the potential and resources eBird offers you

  14. A Beginner’s Guide to eBird Mobile (June 29, 2020): submitting eBird checklists is fast, easy, and worthwhile!

  15. Keeping Your Summer Birding Fresh (July 6, 2020): how to have fun birding in summer’s heat and bugs

  16. Preparing for Fall Migration (It’s Sooner Than You Think!) (July 13, 2020): tips to prepare for early migrants like shorebirds

  17. A Birder’s Calendar (July 20, 2020): arrivals, departures, breeding, and more — it’s a lot to keep track of! Here’s a guide.

  18. Birds by Bike at Zeloski Marsh (July 27, 2020): a different and fun way to bird!

  19. A Beginner’s Guide to Spotting Scopes (Aug. 3, 2020): advice for if and how to pick out a scope for zoomed in views of birds

  20. Tips for Tricky Bird ID: Shorebirds Edition! (Aug. 10, 2020): tips and tricks, and side by side photos for identifying shorebirds

  21. Twitching, Pishing, and Dipping, oh my! Learning the Birding Lingo (Aug. 17, 2020): translating some of the birding jargon

  22. The Unexpected Benefits of Birding (Aug. 24, 2020): make friends, explore your city, and more side benefits of birding

  23. Summer Night Birding (Aug. 31, 2020): nighthawks and swifts take center stage!

  24. A Beginner's Guide to Fall Warblers (Sep. 7, 2020): helpful tips for tricky fall plumage

  25. How to Count Birds (Sep. 14, 2020): it’s simple… unless there are hundreds or thousands!

  26. Slow Birding (Sep. 21, 2020): how to slow down and soak up a birding experience

  27. Birding Blunders (Sep. 28, 2020): we all make mistakes! Here are some of Caitlyn’s funny blunders, can you relate?

  28. A Beginner's Guide to Birding During Hunting Season (Oct. 5, 2020): safety first!

  29. In Search of Sparrows (Oct. 12, 2020): learning to enjoy the challenge these brown, streaky birds present

  30. Waterfowl Basics: Get Your Ducks (and Coots, and Grebes) in a Row (Oct. 26, 2020): getting familiar with migrating waterfowl

  31. A Beginner's Guide to Duck Identification (Nov. 2, 2020): ducks can look all the same at first glance, but here are tips for differentiating

  32. Get Ready … Winter Finches are Coming! (Nov. 9, 2020): a round-up of great wintery species already arriving

  33. There’s No Better Time to Join Project FeederWatch (Nov. 16, 2020): join the fun of tracking your feeder birds

  34. A Beginner's Guide to Rare Birds (Nov. 23, 2020): how to hear about and find rare bird sightings (respectfully of course)

  35. Whoooo’s That? Your Winter Guide to Owls (Nov. 30, 2020): everyone’s favorite big-eyed raptor!

  36. Winter Raptors 101 (Dec. 7, 2020): winter is a great time for raptor watching

  37. A Beginner's Guide to Birding by Car (Dec. 14, 2020): a great alternate way to enjoy birding without complications of winter hiking

  38. Be a Snow Birder (Dec. 21, 2020): enjoying the benefits of birding outdoors in the winter

  39. A Birder's Resolutions (Dec. 28, 2020): committing to new adventures and new goals

  40. A Beginner's Guide to "Big Day" Birding (Jan. 4, 2021): how many birds can you find in one day?

  41. A Winter Walk Through Cherokee North (Jan. 11, 2021): enjoy this beautiful natural area in the winter

  42. Birding by Ear: Sounds of the Winter Woods (Jan. 18, 2021): getting started with learning songs and calls of birds

  43. A Clutch of Birdy Podcasts (Jan. 25, 2021): tune in to these podcasts for more learning and birding joy

  44. Tundra or Trumpeter? Your Guide to Swan ID (plus a special guest feature!) (Feb. 1, 2021): these two species are tough — but not impossible — to tell apart

  45. Tips for Tricky Bird IDs: Backyard Bird Edition! (Feb. 8, 2021): want to learn more about your backyard birds?

  46. A Birder's Online Toolbox (Feb. 15, 2021): free resources to give your birding an edge

  47. A Beginner's Guide to Birding Without Binoculars (Mar. 1, 2021): who says you need fancy optics to enjoy birdwatching?

  48. Drumming Up Spring (Mar. 8, 2021): diving into the world of woodpeckers

  49. Let's Talk Timberdoodles! (Mar. 15, 2021): American Woodcocks are so much fun to learn about, see, and watch

  50. A Year of Birds and Beginnings (Mar. 29, 2021): A final write-up by Caitlyn, closing the Entryway to Birding blog series but opening opportunities for growth and birding fun

    Cover photo by Caitlyn Schuchhardt