Ms. Bird Nerd
Hello! I’m a newish birder, braving the challenges posed to those who came to birding later in life. As an LGBTQ+ woman and a registered member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indians, I’m on a mission to make birding accessible to marginalized communities. I’m also the founder of the OC Chapter of the Feminist Bird Club. Follow my blog and social media to learn how we can become better birders–and make the birding world a better place!
Latest Posts
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A Month in the EU and UK Starts at Amsterdam EuroParc
I’ve embarked on a month-long trip to Europe that starts in Amsterdam and will finish at the end of a birding tour of the Scottish Highlands! Continue reading
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Lucifer Lifer While Lazy Birding
I get the Lucifer Hummingbird as a Lifer at Ash Canyon bird Sanctuary and reflect on my first visit. Continue reading
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Nature Journaling Event With OC Parks
I attend a second Nature Journaling event, sponsored by OC Parks and their “Let’s Go Outside” programs. Continue reading
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The Birdathon Tally!
I saw 376 different bird species in April and raised over $6K for the Tucson Bird Alliance! Continue reading
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Day 10 of Birdathon!
A walk with the Sea & Sage Audubon yields another 14 species. Continue reading
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Day 9 of Birdathon
A disappointing birding outing with a Audubon Society That Shall Not Be Named… Continue reading
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Day 8 of Birdathon!
A $12 per species pledge = Birdathon gets real! Continue reading
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Day 5 & 6 of Birdathon
Day 6 brings three gorgeous birds: the Vermillion Flycatcher, Hooded Oriole, and Bullock’s Oriole. Continue reading
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Day 4 of Birdathon!
Day 4 of Birdathon adds a mere 6 species to my April list. Continue reading
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Day 3 of Birdathon.
A one-legged Towhee makes an appearance on Day 3 of Birdathon. Continue reading
"Tails" of a New Birder's Journey 