We just published a new episode of OutBirding: Doug's Peep Show.

Doug Gochfeld reinforces his "Intro to Shorebirding" episode with this ID piece focused on the common-but-tricky small Calidris sandpipers. Doug walks us through the best ways to separate Least, Semipalmated, and Western sandpipers to help boost your confidence the next time you're among peeps in the field.

Enjoy a first look at our new episode of OutBirding by watching the episode trailer.

Tom Johnson takes us seawatching on the East Coast of the US in this identification episode of OutBirding. From a barrier island vantage on the Cape May peninsula, Tom shares flight video and seawatch-ready tips for identifying loons (Red-throated, Common, and Pacific) and scoters (Black, Surf, and White-winged) for your next trip to the shore.

This trailer gives viewers a first look at our new release from OutBirding with Field Guides.

This identification episode deals with separating three puzzling pairs of birds from Cape May, New Jersey. Through comparison video of Bonaparte’s and Black-headed gulls, Savannah Sparrow subspecies, and Lesser and Greater scaup, Tom Johnson shares some of his favorite ways to approach field ID. Even if you live across the country or on the other side of the world, you can to apply these comparative techniques to sort out your local early spring birds.