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This encounter served as a good reminder that birdwatching isn't just about checking species off a list. It's about observing nature's patterns and understanding the exceptions - like a mother duck delaying her migration to care for her young.

Local birders told us these ducks usually winter here but leave by mid-March as the weather warms. Just as we wondered why this one stayed behind, we noticed the reason—a small, downy duckling paddling closely behind.

On a late March morning at a quiet reservoir in Moganshan—a misty, bamboo-covered mountain region in eastern China—we spotted something unexpected: a spot-billed duck, still lingering in the water when it should have already migrated north.

While the flock migrated north, one spot-billed duck remained with its chick—proving parenting trumps rigid schedules. Birding reveals life's negotiations with nature's rules.
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This encounter served as a good reminder that birdwatching isn't just about checking species off a list. It's about observing nature's patterns and understanding the exceptions - like a mother duck delaying her migration to care for her young.

Local birders told us these ducks usually winter here but leave by mid-March as the weather warms. Just as we wondered why this one stayed behind, we noticed the reason—a small, downy duckling paddling closely behind.

On a late March morning at a quiet reservoir in Moganshan—a misty, bamboo-covered mountain region in eastern China—we spotted something unexpected: a spot-billed duck, still lingering in the water when it should have already migrated north.

Last week on a flight, I started reading Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. It’s about a swarm of orange butterflies that end up migrating to a place they really shouldn’t be, which is a perfect example of how climate change is messing with nature. Highly recommend it. #lovenature

When you spend hours adjusting your gear, only to realize your bird shots are more 'abstract art' than National Geographic material. #birdinggear #birds #birding #birdphotography #wildlifeohotography

A tiny, vibrant bird with shimmering plumage in shades of deep burgundy, iridescent green, and white perches delicately on a mossy branch. Its striking white crest contrasts beautifully against its rich, colorful feathers.

An immature male Snowcap hummingbird. I love this transitional plumage as they develop all of their red feathers.

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What a beautiful shot of the Spotted Towhee! I love their calls too – they have such a distinctive and melodic range. I actually snapped a photo of one last year as well

Just a rock star in a rock world. #Rocksparrow #birds #birding #nature #WildlifePhotography

This is such an amazing shot! I’m honestly amazed at how this Pygmy Nuthatch is standing on the tree—its legs and the ground look perfectly parallel!

When you think you need the gym, but birding provides all the resistance training you need!
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Source: Slusky, D. R., & Slusky, M. E. (2020). "Birds and happiness." Ecological Economics, 169, 106497.

Turns out, having more birds around might just make you happier! Birdsong and watching birds can lower stress, boost mood, and help us feel more connected to nature. Who knew a little chirping could go a long way?
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Winter birding at its finest: A snowy playground, a lone snowman standing guard, and a bird perched on a frosty lamp—claiming this quiet, snowy world as its own.
#birds #winterbirding #birding #winterwonderland

Image of the bird courtesy of John Gerrard Keulemans, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today, we can only hear the last call of the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō through historical recordings. If you'd like to listen to its final call, you can find it in the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (search 'Kauai Oo').

Meet the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō, a bird lost to time 🕊️Swipe through to learn about its cultural significance to Hawai'i and how mosquitoes & habitat changes led to its extinction. A heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of nature.
#birds #natureconservation #natureprotection #wildlife

Got your own birding hacks? Share them in the comments below!

Spotting forest birds as a beginner birder? It’s like playing hide-and-seek with an expert hider. Ever been on a birding trip where everyone’s like, ‘There it is!’ but you’re still scanning branches like a lost GPS? Check out for tips to level up your bird-spotting game!
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Birding from the birds’ perspective: who’s observing who? 🦉
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Birding: where humans haul $2000 worth of gear to tick a box… and the birds are like, 'Seriously, Carl?'
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When the roof is your slope and the fun never stops… Birds know how to turn a snowy day into an adventure!
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#Winterfun #birdmemes