Birding journal
Better birding, one post at a time.
Hands-on guides for identifying birds, planning trips, and getting the most out of modern AI tools — written by birders, for birders.
How to Identify Backyard Birds with AI (Without Getting Fooled by Look-Alikes)
A field-tested guide to identifying common backyard birds using AI tools like Birder AI, with practical tips for the eight most-confused species pairs in North America.
Spring Migration in Indiana: Where, When, and What to Look For
A practical, week-by-week guide to spring migration in Indiana — peak dates, top hotspots, and the warblers, shorebirds, and waterfowl you'll see along the way.
Ethical Birding with AI: A Checklist for Photo, Sound, and Sharing
A practical code of conduct for birders using AI identification and social apps — protecting birds, respecting other birders, and knowing when not to post.
The State of AI Bird ID in 2026: What Changed, What's Hard, What's Next
A look at how multimodal AI models like GPT-4o have transformed bird identification, where they still struggle, and what to expect from the next generation.
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