Young Birders at BWD!
Why should a kid become a birder? Here are some reasons why we think you should. Read the Top 10 Reasons to be a Young Birder, written by young birders!
Anyone can see a bird. Just go outside and look around. Learn techniques bird watchers have developed to find more birds and have more fun >>
Check out these great tips for better birding:
How to Use Your Field Guide >>
How to Identify a Bird >>
How to Use Binoculars >>
Test your bird knowledge with our 10 question birding quiz. Test your skills! >>
When did you see that white-throated sparrow at your feeder? How many hummingbirds did you see on that spring day? What species can you expect to see in your backyard in each season? All these questions can be answered by keeping a backyard checklist >>
Author and BWD editor Bill Thompson, III, provides tips on how to get kids involved (and excited about) birding!
Read the tips >>
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A field guide kids can use on their own, without help from an adult! It's the perfect companion for hours of bird-watching fun.
Bird songs for your iPod! Read the Young Birder's Guide, and then slip on your earbuds. The Young Birder's Guide Companion features multiple songs, call notes, and photographs for 160 species. You can download the files online after placing your order!
Can't download song files online? We also offer the Young Birder's Guide Companion on CD. We'll mail you the files to download onto your iPod.