Bird watching has surged in popularity lately—so much so that some have dubbed it the "hot-girl hobby of the year." I get it: Birding is fun, and it’s a wonderful way to connect with nature (and if ...

I have a not-so-secret obsession with birds. My favorite pairs of sneakers, which I wear almost daily, have parrots emblazoned on the sides. There’s bird decor all over my house. And until recently, I ...