The sight of a bird in early spring gives us hope after the dreariness of winter. Once you really notice them, you want to see more. Birdwatching has grown more and more popular in North America, where roughly 700 species of birds can be seen. Even if you aren't really a "bird person," you may become inspired to learn more about them after reading Searching for Birds. It's a compilation of data that gives you an easy way to explore information about birds you've seen, or want to see. It compares data from three directions: the actual population of bird species in the US, sightings recorded by birdwatchers, and Google searches for these species over time. There's also a section about "spark birds," which is the one bird you've seen that gets you interested in avian wildlife. Many of the charts are interactive, and the illustrations are beautiful.
This comes just in time for the Great Backyard Bird Count, which is happening this weekend. Find out how you can get involved. -via Metafilter
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