ID articles
In-depth articles about the art and science of finding and identifying birds. From the pages of bimonthly BirdWatching magazine. 

Finding nightjars
Tips and tactics for finding hard-to-see but easy-to-hear nightjars this year
By Chris Duke
Published: April 20, 2012
Finding bitterns

Insights, tips, and tactics for adding American Bittern and Least Bittern to your life list this spring

By Chris Duke
Published: December 28, 2009
Tips, strategies, and tricks from experts for adding Veery and Gray-cheeked, Bicknell's, Swainson's, and Hermit Thrush to your life list
By Chris Duke
Published: August 21, 2009
Tips, strategies, and tricks from experts for adding MacGillivray's, Mourning, Kentucky, and Connecticut Warblers to your life list
By Chris Duke
Published: April 24, 2009
Smithsonian scientists do more than investigate bird-aircraft collisions - they push the limits of bird identification
By Jennifer Lynch
Published: February 20, 2009
Tips, ­strategies, and tricks for ­adding rails to your life list from four of North America's most expert rail finders
By Chris Duke
Published: December 26, 2008

A beginner's guide to identifying hawks in flight

By Pete Dunne
Published: May 1, 1988
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