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The marshy landscape of Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of birds, in particular the sandhill crane.
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Birdwatching isn't just fun, it's good for your mental health!
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Studies have shown that time in nature can increase mental health. In 2023, Idaho-born Professor Nils Peterson with North Carolina State University got curious about how wildlife activities affected people.
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Many birds are in trouble nationwide. A 2019 study published by Cornell found that bird populations have declined 30% since 1970. That's nearly three billion birds.
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Idaho Matters shares a special episode of the Bring Birds Back podcast from BirdNote, about a woman who grew her appreciation for nature during the pandemic through bird watching.
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The Idaho bird watching community is close. That’s why last year, when a rare bird made a stop at one bird enthusiast’s house, dozens of their birding…
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The inaugural #BlackBirdersWeek kicked off on Sunday. The virtual event came about in response to the racist incident in Central Park last week when a...
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Boise residents know there are a lot of birds that live or pass through the city. Now the city's Parks and Recreation department has published a field…
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When a person loses their sight, everyday tasks become a challenge. Walking across the street, reading a book - even hobbies can seem nearly impossible.…