It was Sunday evening, wrapping up a long day of birding, with sparse groceries in the fridge. A picnic on our patio, complete with lifer beers, was the reward.

For several reasons – from calorie intake to environmental impact – fast food is not sustainable, but sometimes it’s necessary.

Cuteness abounds in this story about how birding suddenly became unimportant after crossing paths with an orphaned duckling.

Get ready for a series of adventure-and-provisions stories, with a particular emphasis on small ways to live more sustainably for the birds.

Here are three easy practices to help you “zen out” on birding experiences of your own making while enhancing your observational skills.

For as little as two minutes or as much as 45 minutes, you can listen to bird-related podcasts while accomplishing nearly everything on your to-do list.