Dawn Hewitt

The Editors of BWD - BWD has been North America’s premier magazine for bird watchers since 1978. Filled with informative and fun articles about birds, birders, birding destinations, and more, BWD brings you birds in a way you’ve never seen before. Beautiful photography and fascinating articles by renowned experts will deepen your knowledge, expand your appreciation, and inspire you to look up!

Articles & Books From Dawn Hewitt

Bird Watching For Dummies
Birds are everywhere. Why not start really watching them?Sometimes, all it takes is a “spark bird” to open the door. A bird, seen well, so unexpectedly beautiful and interesting that it cracks you wide open. Bird Watching For Dummies is a spark book, teaching you all you need to know about this fun, affordable, and accessible hobby.
Explore Book
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-31-2025
Bird watching can connect you to nature and to a community, provide adventure and a lifelong treasure hunt, take you off the beaten path, and add richness to your life. Warning: Bird watching is addictive — but in a good way! Many people enjoy feeding and watching the birds that visit their yards; others are drawn to see new species, and since there are roughly 10,000 bird species in the world, the potential for adventure is limitless!