
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.
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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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
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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
“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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