Art and Pinyon Jays - what could be better?!

Common Ostrich

On the ABA’s Namibia Birding Tour, vast open landscapes like Etosha National Park and the Namib Desert set the stage for unforgettable encounters with the Common Ostrich. This trip is confirmed to run and only a few seats remain.

Secure your spot: www.aba.org/namibia-bird...

They're special

Any warbler is good

Good luck!

American Bittern, by Jonathan Ley

Today's Migrant: American Bittern

Weird fact: That famous “pump-er-lunk” call isn’t just vocal: American Bitterns use their esophagus and neck muscles to amplify that deep, booming sound.

Have you heard an American Bittern yet this spring, even if you didn’t see it?

What birds are you hoping for this weekend?

Black and white striped warbler on a tree trunk!!!

@aba.org Birders will be like, “I needed this" and it's just a First of Year (black-and-white) warbler! 🖤🤍

Hermit Thrush, by Jonathan Ley

Today’s Migrant: Hermit Thrush

Weird fact: Hermit Thrush songs follow harmonic patterns similar to human music, one reason their song sounds so beautiful to people.

Have you heard your first Hermit Thrush of the season yet?

Have you seen any swallow species yet this spring?

How to be Hawky, with Janet Ng - American Birding Association Raptor conservation expert Janet Ng joins host Nate Swick this week to discuss the impacts of energy infrastructure on hawk populations in open country of the North American West. In their discussion on this week's podcast, Ng emphasizes the importance of diverse partnerships in keeping these wild places "hawky."

Raptor conservation expert Janet Ng joins host Nate Swick this week to discuss the impacts of energy infrastructure on hawk populations in open country of the North American West.

Listen here: www.aba.org/how-to-be-ha...

I mean I'd go

Steller's Sea-Eagles

New trip announcement: Japan Winter Birding 2027!

If seeing one of the world’s most iconic birds of prey, the Steller's Sea-Eagle, in its element is on your list, this is the trip.

Join the ABA Japan Winter Birding trip: www.aba.org/japan-winter...

Cover of the Mar. issue of Birding magazine

Join Saraiya Kanning, birder and visual artist, for an online tutorial for learning how to draw a Pinyon Jay!

The Zoom-based workshop will be held Sat., Apr. 11, 2026, 1pm–2:30pm MDT (3pm–4:30pm EDT).

This workshop is FREE to all. To register, email Saraiya at raebirdcreationsart@gmail.com.

Atlantic Region Fall 2025 - American Birding Association

The Atlantic Region: Fall 2025 Regional Report is out!

Highlights include Townsend's Warbler, Little Egret, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, and Tropical Kingbird.

Read the full report here: www.aba.org/atlantic-reg...

Black-headed Grosbeak, by Jonathan Ley

Today’s Migrant: Black-headed Grosbeak

Weird fact: Black-headed Grosbeaks are one of the few birds that can safely eat monarch butterflies because the toxins that make most predators sick don’t seem to affect them.

Have you spotted your first Black-headed Grosbeak of the season yet?

very cool, congrats!

What warbler species are you most excited for this spring?

Anna's Hummingbird, by Jonathan Ley

Birding magazine's "Birder's Guide to Gardening" series is all about making bird-friendly habitat where you are. The upcoming April special issue includes helpful information on how to maximize gardening space for birds.

If you want this issue, now’s the time to join! aba.org/membership

where was it?

Color Me Cobalt - American Birding Association Saraiya Kanning is a triple threat: wildlife biologist, nature writer, and visual artist. In this retrospective, Kanning shares a bit about her background—including extensive involvement as a teen wit...

From the magazines:

"Color Me Cobalt," by Saraiya Kanning

In this retrospective, Kanning shares a bit about her background and then walks us through the process of creating the remarkable art that she has produced for the Mar. 2026 issue of Birding.

Read here: www.aba.org/color-me-cob...

nice!

The Blue Crow - American Birding Association Seeing and hearing a troupe of mirthful Pinyon Jays is an unforgettable experience. Sadly, their numbers are in sharp decline. In this richly illustrated and deeply informative article, five wildlife ...

From the magazine:

"The Blue Crow," by Saraiya Kanning.

In this richly illustrated and deeply informative article, five wildlife biologists share the results of their research on “the blue crow”—and offer hope for reversing recent population losses.

Read here: www.aba.org/the-blue-crow/

Black-throated Green Warbler, by Jonathan Ley

Today’s Migrant: Black-throated Green Warbler

Weird fact: Black-throated Green Warblers regularly hybridize with Townsend's Warbler in the part of the Rocky Mountains where their ranges overlap.

Have you heard your first “zee zee zee zee zoo zee” of the year yet?

gorgeous

male yellow-rumped warbler

I found a handsome butterbutt yesterday 🪶

nice!

caught a few early birds

heck yeah