
AnimalsMay 15, 2025
The Wonders of Bird-Watching without Tech
Technology has made it easier than ever to quickly find, identify and record birds. But to truly appreciate feathered friends, consider unplugging
Derek Lovitch is a conservation biologist, bird-watcher and co-owner of Freeport Wild Bird Supply in Maine. His writing has appeared in Birding, BirdWatching, Bird Observer and Bird Watcher’s Digest, among other publications. He is also author of How to Be a Better Birder (Princeton University Press, 2012) and Birdwatching in Maine: The Complete Site Guide (second edition, Brandeis University Press, 2024).

The Wonders of Bird-Watching without Tech
Technology has made it easier than ever to quickly find, identify and record birds. But to truly appreciate feathered friends, consider unplugging