Birdwatching

Great Courses – Learn with Experts

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America
In these 24 highly enjoyable lectures, National Geographic takes you into the multifaceted world of birding, focusing on the astonishing range of bird species in North America. With its wide spectrum of wildlife habitats, North America is an endless region of interest for birders from around the world.
 
 
 
 

Digital Magazines

• Bird Watching

 

Essential Apps

Merlin Bird ID
From the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. Merlin offers quick identification help for all levels of bird watchers to learn about the birds across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia.

 

 

 

 
eBird Mobile makes it easy to record the birds you see in the field, and seamlessly link these observations with eBird–a global online database of bird records used by hundreds of thousands of birders around the world.

 
 
 
 
 

Other Free Resources

• The Audubon Guide to Binoculars
  Whether you’re a novice looking for your first set of binoculars or an experienced birder looking for an upgrade, Audubon covers options for every budget.
• Black Swamp Observatory
  Ohio-centered, world-renowned research and visitor center on Lake Erie. TONS of information and education tools.
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  Citizen science, identifying, tracking, connecting with other birders.
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  Site for guided birdwatching walks.
• National Audubon
  Field guides, activities for kids and adults, articles, citizen science, gardening for birds, flyways.
• Summit Metro Parks
  Sites for guided birdwatching walks.
• Cuyahoga Counties Metro Parks
  Sites for guided birdwatching walks.