I’d Rather Be Birding

Discover the Joy of Birding

Blackburnian Warbler

- No Experience Required

Welcome to Rather Be Birding

At Rather Be Birding, we believe birding is more than a hobby - it’s a way of slowing down, tuning in, unplugging and feeling at home in the natural world.

Our mission is simple: to help you become a better birder, no matter where you’re starting from. Through practical guides, birding tips, identification tools, and shared experiences, you’ll find everything you need to build skill and confidence outdoors.

And many want a simple entry point into the past time of birding - watching out the kitchen window at the lovely birds that come to the birdfeeder in your backyard. We do that too. We love the variety and the colors. We can show you how to get the most out of bird feeding with the least investment.

Learn. Explore. Enjoy.

Learn the Basics -

Start with the essentials: guides, field gear and tips for ethical and effective birding so you will learn to identify what you are actually seeing in the field and at the feeder.

Build Your Skills -

Sharpen your observation, listening, and identifying skills with easy to follow lessons and images.

Explore with Purpose -

Discover where to bird - whether down the street or around the world - how to track migrations, what to plant in your backyard for wildlife’s sustainability and survival, and how to discover the unique personality and the language of interaction of each bird you experience.

Why Birding Matters

Birding connects us to something bigger than ourselves. It restores focus, invites curiosity, and deepens our appreciation for nature’s rhythms. Whether you bird from your backyard, a local park, or the farthest trail, every moment spent brings peace, joy and wonder.

“Every bird teaches you something new — about the world and about yourself.”