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I’ve seen up to a dozen of these herons stake out spots on the river at one time, an experience that’s made an ordinary walk feel anything but typical.

Sitting on a park bench and observing woodpeckers could be quite beneficial, as a new study has found that bird-watching may enhance cognitive function as you age. The Canadian study was published Feb ...

Being an expert birdwatcher is more than a hobby. It’s a pastime that may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests ...

For decades, whale watching has been a seasonal ritual along the Sonoma Coast, drawing locals to wind-swept bluffs, binoculars in hand. Now the pastime has earned national notice: Travel + Leisure has ...

Bird Watching magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary. Matt Merritt: “Looking back into the archives in preparation for our 40th anniversary issue has been a great pleasure, but I’ve also been struck ...

It turns out there are still some near-secret Cycladic isles. From Santorini, solitude-seekers leave the crowds behind on a ferry bound for a little-known alternative: Folegandros, where there’s no ...