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Nature Through A Child’s Eyes: A Camp Director’s Reflection on Time Spent Outside

Every generation becomes more and more advanced—and these advancements start before a child can crawl. We have technology to help us monitor babies’ health when they sleep, cameras to watch them in the dark. What we don’t see is the window open for a baby to fall asleep to nature’s sounds; instead, we just plug…

Come for the Birds, Stay for the Trails

Beaver Meadow Nature Trails may be known as a birding destination, but its real magic is how it turns a quick wildlife outing into a rewarding hike. As an avid day-hiker and amateur birder, I’ve logged many miles and lifers on these trails: Sandhill Cranes past Beaver Pond Trail, a Scarlet Tanager along Long Trail,…

Buffalo Audubon Goes to Japan: A Sister City Connection Forged in Friendship, Goodwill—and Birds:

This fall, a love of birding will span across oceans and continents. In October, a team from Buffalo Audubon and representatives from the City of Buffalo will make the 6,500-mile trip to Japan—bringing with them gifts of binoculars for adults and children, along with a spotting scope and tripod for bird watching. Along with these…

Springfest, Through Our Lens [Photo Page]

This photo page features a selection of photos from our 2026 SpringFest signature event, courtesy of Bill O’Connor.

Sun, Summer & SpringFest: Celebrating Nature, Creativity & Community at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve

Ringlets of white smoke rose gracefully from a fire ring fueled by a few charred logs. Weather-beaten Adirondack chairs and handcrafted benches circled the fire on a windy but warm afternoon at Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve on June 6, 2026. The familiar smell of a campfire was comforting, but the seats remained empty—not for a…

Beaver Meadow’s Unexpected Rare Visitor

In the early morning hours of May 9, several teams of birders from across New York were participating in Buffalo Audubon’s annual Birdathon fundraiser. Each team collected pledges and set off to find as many bird species as possible on World Migratory Bird Day. My team, the Kingbirds, had started closer to Buffalo in hopes…

Birding for Beginners: How to Start Bird Watching

how to start bird watching: eBird Binoculars Feed Birds Learn About Birds Do’s & Don’ts Group Birding Are you interested in starting birding, but don’t know where to start? Bird watching is as simple as observing a bird around you. So, if you’ve done that recently, then congratulations! You’re officially a birder. As birding continues…

Choosing the Best Bird Watching Binoculars for You

There are several factors to consider when selecting the right binoculars for you, namely the specs (magnification power and objective lens), your birding habits, comfort, and budget, among others. In this guide, we’ll cover a range of factors to consider when choosing the right pair, plus where to find binoculars near you if you’re just…

How to Use eBird: All About This Mobile Birding App

Did you know there’s an app where you can upload lists of the birds you see, find birding hotspots, and be notified about rare bird sightings near you? Whether you’re a first-time birder or a seasoned pro, there is one app every—and we do mean every—birder should have on their phone or desktop: eBird. Developed…

7 Tips for Feeding Birds During Winter

Birds rely on several unique, amazing adaptations and behaviors that help them survive the long, cold winter months—from caching food and puffing out their feathers, to endothermically regulating their body temperature. And while they don’t necessarily require our help to survive the season, seeing as they have done so for millions of years, putting out…

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