Spread the Joy of Spring Migration

Warblers Anyone Can Find, How to Lead Bird Outings, and Who's That Bird?

                                                               

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Joy of Birds | May 2025

KAREN, Have You Ever Thought of Leading a Bird Outing? Sharing the joy of spring migration with your community is easier than it sounds. It may seem intimidating at first, but leading a successful bird outing isn't about being an expert—it's about connecting people with nature. Learn how you can lead a bird outing near you. Bird walks may be the go-to for outing organizers, but why not take a seat and let the birds come to you? Bird sits are a great way to enjoy nature, casually or competitively. Read on for how (and why) you should host a bird sit.

Participants at a bird sit organized by the Feminist Bird Club in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. Photo: Sydney Walsh/Audubon

Two Fantastic Warblers Anyone Can Find Identifying warblers can be a bit intimidating, but with time and practice, you'll be able to find neotropical migrants in either season. Get your start in the wonderful world of warblers with these two easy-to-spot and charismatic gems. Here's our guide on how to find a Yellow Warbler and a Common Yellowthroat.

From left: Yellow Warbler. Photo: Meredith Meyer/Audubon Photography Awards; Common Yellowthroat. Photo: Mike Warner/Audubon Photography Awards

Go Birding for Mental Health Awareness Month Feeling stressed? Stepping outside can help! Studies have shown that spending time in nature, like going birding, can reduce anxiety and depression, increase focus and creativity, and improve overall well-being. Keep reading for more on the health benefits of birding and the outdoors.

Illustration: Rose Wong

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Northern Cardinals. Photo: Hali Grauvogel/Audubon Photography Awards

Who is This Mystery Bird? Celebrate spring migration with a round of "Who's That Bird!" Using the silhouetted image above and the three hints below, can you name this bird? Clue #1: This bird can cross the Gulf of Mexico in a single non-stop flight, migrating more than 500 miles in about 20 hours.  Clue #2: In early spring, before the peak flower bloom, this bird will regularly visit Yellow-bellied Sapsucker holes for a sweet treat. Clue #3: This winged gem is the only species in its diverse family to breed east of the Mississippi River. Here's a bonus hint: this bird's four-letter banding code, which researchers often use as shorthand for species' names, is "RTHU." Click here to learn more about this bird and reveal the answer.

Photo: Mark Bernards/Audubon Photography Awards

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