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, making birding accessible to marginalized communities is a cause that’s near and dear to my heart. I also enjoy birding urban areas that have “flown” under the hotspot radar.
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Latest Posts
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First Oriole Sighting, More Hummers, and Hearing a Lucy’s Warbler
#40 and #41 are added to the yard life list. Continue reading
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A Sage Thrasher Shower
A Sage Trasher takes a dip in the bird bath, confirming my ID of this unusual yard visitor! Continue reading
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The Arrival of a Northern Cardinal and the Thrill of a Sage Thrasher
Two awesome birds are added to the Wingsong life list: the Northern Cardinal and Sage Thrasher. Continue reading
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Moving Day and First Yard Birds
We drove to the new house on Super Bowl Sunday with a carload of stuff and both of us sick with nasty head colds. Continue reading
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A Sea Change in the Desert
It’s been quiet here at my bird blog, and it’s not because I’ve been birding. Michelle and I bought a second home in Arizona! Continue reading
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Urban Birding in Southern California
A day of Urban Birding in my neighborhood. Continue reading
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Day 1 Texas Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival and Trip!
I arrive in Harlingen, Texas, with a birding buddy to attend the Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival Continue reading
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Heatherlea Scottish Highlands Bird Tour Day 2
We head to the coast of Aberdeenshire, stopping at Cairngorms Park and a Black Grouse Lek along the way. Continue reading
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Day 1 Heatherlea Scotland Highlands Fall Birding Tour
We visit a unique and beautiful ecosystem for Crossbills: the Caledonian forest and its Scots Pine Trees, and get great looks at a target species: Crested Titmouse! Continue reading
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Pre-Arrival in Aviemore for Heatherlea Highlands Bird Tour
Today I visit Ednburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden, then travel to Aviemore for the start of my Highlights of Autumn Highlands Birding Tour. Continue reading
“I can’t imagine anything better that might happen in a person’s life than for them to start paying attention to birds—to become aware of this magical world that exists all around us, unnoticed by many but totally captivating for those who know its secrets.“
— Ken Kaufman
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"Tails" of a New Birder's Journey 