Birds

Hey there, have you ever paused mid-stroll in your backyard and caught a glimpse of a bird that just stops you in your tracks? Not the everyday sparrow hopping around, but something with feathers that shimmer like they’ve borrowed colors from a sunset. That’s how it started for me years ago—spotting a ruby-throated hummingbird darting … Read more

Hey there, fellow nature lover. Picture this: You’re hiking through a misty cloud forest in Costa Rica, the air thick with the scent of orchids and damp earth. Suddenly, a flash of iridescent green catches your eye—a bird with tail feathers trailing like a comet’s tail, shimmering in the dappled light. Your heart skips. Is … Read more

Hey there, fellow nature lover. Picture this: It’s a humid summer morning in coastal Georgia, the kind where the air feels thick enough to slice with a knife, and you’re perched on a weathered bench at the edge of a salt marsh. The sun’s just cresting the horizon, painting the sky in soft pinks and … Read more

I remember the summer mornings of my childhood in rural Ontario, where the dawn chorus was so loud it could wake you from a deep sleep. Robins, sparrows, and warblers filled the air with their calls, turning the simple act of brewing coffee into a symphony. Fast forward three decades, and those same woods feel … Read more

Hey there, fellow nature lover. Picture this: it’s a crisp July morning, and you’re standing by the shimmering edge of Rutland Water, binoculars in hand, as a flash of electric blue darts across the water. That’s the kingfisher—Britain’s own jewel of the skies—and you’re at the heart of it all during Global Birdfair 2025. I’ve … Read more

Picture this: It’s a crisp autumn morning, and you’re sipping coffee on the porch, ready to watch the usual parade of feisty chickadees and gentle finches at your feeder. Suddenly, a squad of rowdy grackles crashes the party, scattering seeds everywhere and scaring off the little guys. I remember my first backyard birding setup years … Read more

Hey there, fellow nature lover. Picture this: You’re sipping your morning coffee on the porch, the sun just peeking over the fence, when a whirlwind of dark shapes descends on your lawn. They hop around like they’re auditioning for a feathered flash mob, chattering away in a language that’s half symphony, half barnyard brawl. Starlings? … Read more

Hey there, fellow nature lover. Picture this: It’s a crisp autumn morning, and you’re out on your porch with a steaming cup of coffee, when a flash of red catches your eye—a bird darting between the branches, singing a tune that’s equal parts melody and mystery. Is it a cardinal? Something rarer? I’ve been there … Read more

Hey there, fellow Ontario nature lover. Picture this: It’s a crisp spring morning in your backyard, and a flash of blue catches your eye – a blue jay, strutting like it owns the place. You smile, but then you spot its nest tucked too close to your deck, and suddenly you’re wondering if your morning … Read more

Hey there, mate. Picture this: I’m perched on a weathered log in the Daintree Rainforest, sweat trickling down my back, binoculars glued to my eyes as a flash of electric blue darts through the undergrowth. That was my first encounter with a superb fairy-wren, and it hooked me for life. As a bloke who’s spent … Read more