From the Field
Stories, sightings, and field notes.
Reflections from our guides, students, and the wild places we wander.
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Education
Why Children Need Birds More Than Birds Need Apps
On nature-deficit disorder, patient observation, and the case for putting binoculars before screens.
Feb 28, 2026
Species Spotlight
School of Birds: Year One Reflections
Seven months, four modules, dozens of young birders — what worked, what surprised us, and what we'll change.
Jan 12, 2026
Field Notes
Dawn Chorus 101: Learning to Listen
A beginner's guide to identifying birds by ear on the slopes of Mount Meru.
Dec 5, 2025
Species Spotlight
Meet the Beesley's Lark, Tanzania's Rarest Songbird
Why this tiny endemic of the Engikaret plains matters far beyond its range.
Nov 18, 2025
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