Matt Kracht - Author

Wow, that monstrosity really does look like it could pierce your skull—what kind of person puts a thing like that in a dentist’s office?

But, no, I didn’t name it. If I’m responsible in any way, it’s only as an inspiration. I’m proud of your friend, though.

Like Cinclus mexicanus, I dip in and out. What’s your question?

They always think they’re clever, but they never are.

Clark’s nutcracker: What’s in a name? — Matt Kracht Author A reader asked me why I haven't included the Clark's Nutcracker in my Field Guides. The truth is that I had planned to, but I removed it prior to publishing because of who the bird was named for…

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Screen capture of comment in author’s blog post. Post text here: https://www.mattkracht.com/blog/clarks-nutcracker-whats-in-a-name

Screen capture of comment in author’s blog post. Post text here: https://www.mattkracht.com/blog/clarks-nutcracker-whats-in-a-name

Screen capture of comment in author’s blog post. Post text here: https://www.mattkracht.com/blog/clarks-nutcracker-whats-in-a-name

Well, I guess I’m officially woke, because the trolls have arrived… years ago I wrote a blog post about the Wilson’s Warbler and its problematic namesake. (Link to the post in comments, if you care)

The Psychology of Trolling a Tyrant: Why Gavin Newsom Has Trump’s Number The Psy-Ops Playbook Newsom Uses to Slip Into Trump’s Head and Rattle Him From the Inside Out

Give a shit about how Democrats can actually fight Trump and win? Read this excellent piece by @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social and get yourself okay with imperfection.

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Congresswoman tracks down U.S. citizen children detained at Ferndale facility The kids and their mother have been held at the facility for nearly two weeks without any contact with legal representation or charges being filed, their lawyer says.

I think a lot of us (white people) in the PNW think we’re insulated from this monster’s inhumane & blatantly unconstitutional policies because we’re safely tucked in blue country. But we’re not. WAKE THE FUCK UP.

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Yeah, this resonates.

I haven’t seen nearly enough people talking about this.

The levels of greed and inhumane thinking on display is actually terrifying.

America really is dystopian as fuck.

White Friends, You Can't Be Woke and Silent In my travels around this country, both in person and online, I meet lots of white people who fancy themselves woke.

“Too many people seemingly waiting for a future moment they will step fully into the fray, take ownership of their convictions, and sustain the collateral damage of pushing back against the wall-builders and the book-banners.”

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Thank you for sharing this with me - I’m so glad to hear that, in some small way, my words offered a little bit of levity. Warm thoughts and wishing your family peace in this time.

Full page photo of the author in the Bend Bulletin Newspaper

Photo of event information: birder and Author Matt Kracht visits Roundabout Books. 6:30pm Thursday. 900 NW Mt. Washington Drive, Bend, Oregon. Cost: $5 or purchase of book. Contact: roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564

In #Bend #Oregon tonight? Come hear me swear about birds. According to the Bend Bulletin, I’m kind of a big deal…

34 - Having a Lark with Matt Kracht Podcast Episode · Death by Birding · 20/03/2025 · 47m

Fun Death by Birding podcast with @mattkracht.bsky.social, and look forward to checking out his books podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d... #birds #birding #birdsky

TONIGHT! @mattkracht.bsky.social is gonna badmouth some birds.

I was in New York the last week of February, but only for the Today Show and a few quick stock signings… not sure when I’ll get back to the East Coast, but I will shout it from the trees if I am coming! — also, I love Canada so much, but f*%k those goddamned geese.

The cover of the book, “A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever” next to a photo of the author. Text reads “Matt Kracht, Wednesday, 3/26, 7pm”

Hey, #Seattle - I’m going to be at Elliott Bay Books 3/26 at 7pm to talk about my new book, WORST BIRDS EVER - come hear me swear about #birds and get your copy signed!
#booksignings

It was a ton of fun! Thanks!

Matt Kracht presents at Brick & Mortar Books.

Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever by Matt Kracht.

Huge thanks to @mattkracht.bsky.social and everyone who came out Tuesday to celebrate the release of THE DUMB BIRDS FIELD GUIDE TO THE WORST BIRDS EVER!

Al Roker called me “low key” and “genius” 😎

Photo of the author, Matt Kracht standing next to Al Roker in Central Park, New York. (Text overlay reads: “Dumb Birds on the Today Show?! Thursday 3/20 on NBC”)

I got the chance to have a chat with the amazing Al Roker in #CentralParkNYC - You can WATCH US talk about the Dumb Birds in my new book on the #TodayShow - Thurs 3/20 on NBC!

Episode 341A is here! Matt flew in to chat about how the marriage of art and an in-joke on Tumblr brought us these hilarious guides, including the newest one, WORST BIRDS EVER! @mattkracht.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

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Thanks for coming! I hope you had as good of a time as I did :)

Top Five Birds That I Hate Today: Have You Seen These Foul Fowl? (Exclusive) Humorist, author and illustrator Matt Kracht of "A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever" ranks a handful of common North American birds and why you should hate them as much as he does.

So, I got to write a little thing for PEOPLE Magazine…
#birds #foullanguage

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UPCOMING BOOK SIGNING DATES! Come see me and get your book signed! (💥 free F-bombs available by request!)
#bookevents #booksigning #newbook #birds

Are you kidding me? This is unbelievably tone deaf. Please, Mr. Schumer, for the love of democracy, do something to stop them from dismantling the government and ignoring the law. Stop them. Hold them to account. Then you can drop some sick burns about egg prices.

We can all agree—birds are terrible. They’re stupid and won’t shut up. Professional birding amateur and national bestselling author @mattkracht.bsky.social has had it with these goddamn birds, and he’ll tell us all about it at Auntie’s on Thursday, March 27 at 7pm.

Screenshot of the author’s Facebook dashboard.

I posted on Facebook inviting people to come follow me on @bsky.app and the fb algorithm suggested I give them $40/day to boost the post. It’s like a machine offering to disassemble itself for money.

@snackmom.bsky.social wants a sneak preview of Worst Birds Ever — I won’t say where Melanochlora sultanea ranks, only that he needs to get over himself.

I can’t can’t wait to tell Austin, TX about the WORST BIRDS EVER.

Legit. Thanks!