How to become a birder: learn from expert Tykee James

How to become a birder: learn from expert Tykee James

So you've probably heard that birding is a great hobby—it keeps you in touch with nature, it's inexpensive, and you can do it through a window or in a quiet wood. But how do you go from fledgling to eagle-eyed?

We talked to Tykee James, a local expert from the Audubon Society, about easy ways to start birding (and make friends doing it!) and what makes being a Potomac region bird-nerd so special.

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Got climate grief? Head to the river

Got climate grief? Head to the river

Science says that getting on or near water can ease the collective stress we’re all feeling due to the climate crisis and COVID-19. That’s why protecting our natural resources is more important now than ever.

Here’s how you can help keep our local waterways clean and publicly accessible during a time of crisis.

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Ask An Expert: How to become a birder

Ask An Expert: How to become a birder

So you've probably heard that birding is a great hobby - it keeps you in touch with nature, it's inexpensive, and you can do it through a window or in a quiet wood. But how do you go from fledgling to eagle-eyed?

We talked to a local expert from the Audubon Society about easy ways to start birding (and make friends doing it!) and what makes being a Potomac region bird-nerd so special.

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Ask An Expert: How to become a birder

Ask An Expert: How to become a birder

So you've probably heard that birding is a great hobby - it keeps you in touch with nature, it's inexpensive, and you can do it through a window or in a quiet wood. But how do you go from fledgling to eagle-eyed?

We talked to a local expert from the Audubon Society about easy ways to start birding (and make friends doing it!) and what makes being a Potomac region bird-nerd so special.

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Blue Minds: How protecting access to the river protects our public health

Blue Minds: How protecting access to the river protects our public health

Science says that getting on or near water can ease the collective stress we’re all feeling. That’s why protecting our natural resources is more important now than ever.

Here’s how you can help keep our local waterways clean and publicly accessible during a time of crisis.

Read More