Resources

The BBC has compiled a list of some of our favorite web-based resources.

Birding Massachusetts and New England

MassBird

Learn about and report notable recent sightings.

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eBird

The largest worldwide database of bird sightings, run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

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Birding Hotspots

Explore birding hotspots (great places to go birding) in your County.

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Bird Observer: The New England Birding Journal

A New England-based bimonthly journal for birders of all skill levels, publishes original articles on birding locations, on avian populations and natural history, on regional rarities, book reviews and field notes, bird sightings, photographs, and artwork.

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Bird Observer’s New England Birding Guides

These pocket guides are invaluable for exploring new birding spots. Some are open-access and others require a Bird Observer subscriptions.

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Maine Birding Trail

All the information you need to explore Maine and its birds.

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BirdCast

Bird migration forecasts in real-time.

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For Beginner Birders

How to Start Birding

This National Audubon guide offers many useful links and resources.

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Merlin Bird ID

Free, instant bird identification app.

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Audubon Bird Guide App

A free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds.

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Birdwatching Essentials: Free Introductory Course

Designed for beginners, this 4-chapter primer will provide the essential tools and knowledge to enjoy birdwatching with a focus on New England species.

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Buying Binoculars

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Dressing and Preparing for a Day of Birding

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Young Birders Network

A Facebook group for young birders: check it out!

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Making Birding More Inclusive and Accessible

Birdability

Birdability focuses on removing barriers to access for birders with mobility challenges, blindness or low vision, intellectual or developmental disabilities (including autism), mental illness, being deaf or hard of hearing, chronic illnesses and other health concerns.

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