Mando & Grogu coming out on May 22 instead of May 4 (Friday versus Monday respectively aside) is a huge off theme, missed opportunity…or just me?

Rest up! My next big webinar is coming up and you don’t want to miss it! RSVP here: ABCbirds.org/jersvp

Do you know someone making an IMPACT for birds? Nominate them for our Early Professional Avian Conservation & Community Impact Award (back after a few years' hiatus) by March 31! #ornithology wilsonsociety.org/awards/early...

🥇 We aren't saying Alysa Liu "Stole the Look" from the White-crowned Sparrow, but we aren't not saying it either. Congrats on an epic win! Learn how to help birds on and off the ice on our blog: bit.ly/45usF82

Maryland #birds peeps it's time to speak up and do our part on this issue - for birds, for #ornithology, for the state, for each other! Add your name here: abcbirds.org/JERMDneonic

Three main categories for superb owl ads this year - movies/tv, pharmaceuticals, and AI….not sure what all of that means exactly. Definitely an indicator of the times and all. Definitely different from all the more nostalgic and iconic ads of the past…Women gladiators anyone? Doritos anyone?

Hi. Big fans. Loving the game. Here to cheer. But um…ya, why is a *Peregrine Falcon* being shown flying out of the tv score board? That’s one of the last “sea hawk” possible raptors out there. Help a bird nerd out here. At least put an Osprey or an eagle (bald or golden!) or something else…

Since Life has been *waves hands at everything* I'm resharing my Short-eared Owl #SuperbOwl #BirdGlamour! bsky.app/profile/lisa...

This bird couple sure has a lot of thoughts and commentary about the Budweiser commercial….ill leave it at that because OMG!!!! 🤦‍♀️🦅🐴🏈 Overheard: “where are the commercial referees…or at least just ask us (bird experts)! We’re right here!”

Copia el Look: Puerto Rican Owl 🏈🦉 This weekend is SuperB OWL Sunday! Line up: a classic pava, a coquito, & style inspired by Bad Bunny — because we might be here for the game, but we’ll be dancing for the halftime show! Learn more: bit.ly/4rvUzZL #SuperbOWL

Bird references continue in Super Bowl ads! Meta related ad had someone asking “do vultures eat people?” Meta didn’t answer (in ad at least) but if you wanna chat vultures or sacred Tibetan vulture funeral rituals or “sky burial”….I and other bird folk are happy to. Vultures are amazing!

We all know it’s Superb Owl Sunday - even ads are giving shout outs. But ironic that AI related commercial didn’t get it quite right. It should specify owls and not just birding. 😉🦉 (Also there was no birding festival in Yosemite in 2008 either so 🤔…we’ll still take it ad wise ofc)

I try to channel my inner Sheryl Yoast (Remember the Titans) regularly…but it definitely is strongest on Superb Owl Sunday 🦉🏈

Okay, so one of the sports dudes playing tomorrow uses the Merlin app to ID the birds in his yard, so I would like him to win because this is so cute. Also, his team is a bird. www.youtube.com/shorts/7NoPa... #SuperBowl

Join us and event host Audubon Mid-Atlantic for this year’s I Bird I Vote Conservation Summit for Maryland. More info & registration: md.audubon.org/events/maryl... #birds #ornithology

I’m so honored to be hosting this incredible group of folks at the next @abcbirds.bsky.social webinar! Join us - rsvp here: ABCbirds.org/jersvp #birds #ornithology

I've been thinking about this again this week. We all deserve a lot of grace right now. For ourselves and for each other.

This isn't funny or cute. It's not a matter of sense of humor or not. I & so many others are constantly trying to raise awareness of impact of outdoor cats. Outdoor cats kill ~2.4 billion (yes w a B!) each *year* in US *alone*! This card makes light of a death (bird victim) & sig conservation issue.

2026 first bird of the year is Dark-eyed Junco for me and G! 🪶 While there are no wrong or bad first birds, I can’t deny hoping that this cutie and sweet winter buddy are a good sign, or at least theme, for the year! 🤞🥰

Out with old & in w new – lists that is! When the clock struck midnight, every birder knew that annual moment all too well as resets for every calendar-bound list occur. Wishing you all a birdy new year – and year overall. We hope you all build some incredible lists w wonderful memories across 2026!

Season's Grebe-ings from Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership! Here’s to a wonderful holiday season filled with the joy of #birds, laughter of friends, and magic of nature. We couldn’t resist the pun - especially since the Pied-billed Grebe is Maryland’s only nesting grebe species!

Highly recommended read! I’m biased since Roxie has always been a hero of mine. But I’ve got to say this book makes you a bigger Roxie fan no matter what you know of her. And whether you’re a #bird lover or not too. She was such an incredible person that overcame so much and accomplished so much.

Happy holidays from Jordan, Eider, and Gabriel! Wishing you all the best this winter, especially peace, health, and love. Here’s to a bright and birdy 2026!

On the couch - G: I don’t know where my phone is. I don’t know where the remote is. All I know is where my margarita is. J: is there a problem or am I missing something?

Yet again I blinked and the weekend vanished….no really, where did it go?

Overheard: “I’m so glad I’m not on Twitter or x or even Bluesky whatever anymore. Except @evornithology.bsky.social. I miss that dude. He was good. Always chill or good and whatever. Def funny. Ya miss him.” Uh…facts - 🤔🤷‍♀️💯

Earlier today I hosted my last 2025 #birds webinar for @abcbirds.bsky.social! The year continues to wrap up! But 2026 is quickly approaching and my first webinar is already on the books for Jan 22. I hope you RSVP today to help kick of the year with birds - and me. RSVP: abcbirds.org/JERsvp

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:

Oh hey there Ross! You’re looking extra cute today. No need to be shy and try to hide behind some veg. Congrats on claiming bronze for your species as our third ever county record! It means a lot that you stopped at a farm pond right down the road, and even more that G & I found you.

This #GivingTuesday, when there are so many options & organizations hoping to gain your support, consider the #birds. If helping Maryland birds is impt to you, & if giving to a top-rated charity dedicated to achieving results for conservation is a priority, please consider MBCP! bit.ly/GiveMBCP25

🪶❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The species from our map quiz yesterday (our last post) was GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET. Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉

🪶📍It's Mystery Map Monday! 🤔 Up for a challenge to test how well you know your local bird distributions? Which Maryland breeding bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in >40 blocks & experienced a 51% increase in total blocks from previous breeding bird atlas?

Make sure you have #GivingTuesday marked on your calendar - only 2 weeks away! This year, the single biggest day to focus on philanthropy & causes is taking place on Dec 2. We hope MBCP is among the #birds groups you will support. Don’t want to wait? Ready to support now? Donate: bit.ly/GiveMBCP25

🪶 Birds inspire me daily — their songs, resilience, and epic journeys remind us why conserving them matters. Join me 🗓 Nov 19th at 🕓 4 PM ET for a FREE #ornithology webinar, From Wonder to Action for #Birds Across the Americas with @abcbirds.bsky.social RSVP: abcbirds.org/JERsvp

It’s here!! 🥳📖🪶 The latest - and last of the year - issue of Bird Conservation is here!! Did you get your copy of the Fall 2025 issue (you have to @abcbirds.bsky.social member to get it)? Three heart-filled w absolute pride and joy, cheers again for most incredible team I couldn’t be more proud of!

Join the literally thousands of folks who already signed up and ME to celebrate Northern Bobwhite at the next #bird webinar I’m hosting. RSVP here: abcbirds.org/JERSVP

Double feature!! 👀 Who’s ready for a movie about a “pushy ornithologist” and a “widowed farmer”? 🙋‍♀️ www.imdb.com/title/tt4309...

The time has come for Gabriel and me. Here we go….!

Happy World Migratory Bird Day from this pair of bird nerds! 🪶 We’re out doing a big sit to celebrate and wonder at the true phenomenon of fall migration. So far the most notable species we’ve had are ~100 Tree Swallows & 4 Common Mergansers. We hope you get out there & enjoy too. Birds are amazing!

Birds are on the move with millions passing through Maryland. Take action to support migratory #birds as well as prepare for residential birds that will bring joy throughout the winter. Join MBCP in doing our part to create healthy habitats to help birds thrive: marylandbirds.org/what-you-can...

I’m taking a pottery class and made a lil toad hut. I’m so thrilled that the perfect tenant found it! 🥰🐸

I’m not hosting, but Gabriel Foley is! 🥳 Make sure to rsvp now to show support - and watch the free #bird webinar since it’ll be awesome! bit.ly/MBCPOct9 Follow @mbcp-marylandbirds.bsky.social @ & @abcbirds.bsky.social for more #ornithology org content

❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The #bird species from our #ornithology map quiz yesterday (our last post) was BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON. Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉 Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels

Now taking suggestions for gift ideas (no food items) for the kitten & their fur-mom that have everything. 🐈 I mean everythinggg. Things I didn’t even know were a thing… 😳 I’m a lifelong dog gal, and know you can never have enough of their fav toys. 🤷‍♀️ But what are fav cat toys (not just junk)? 🤔

The Fall 2025 issue of Bird Conservation Magazine by @abcbirds.bsky.social is coming! Are you on mailing list? 📬 If not, sign up right now so you don't miss out on all the #ornithology goodness in store! More info on how to get this exclusive membership #bird publication: abcbirds.org/JERMag

Come work with me as my #bird #scicomm team is growing! @abcbirds.bsky.social is hiring an #ornithology writer/editor! They'll be reporting to our Senior Writer/Editor, Molly Toth (who is the hiring manager too!). More info/apply by Oct 14 deadline: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...

Chet Anderson was a veterinarian serving horse farms in Central Maryland for over 40 years. He used his connections with landowners to help our Farmland Raptor Program (FRP) set up nest boxes for American Barn Owls. #birds #ornithology

New #Maryland #ornithology trivia to spice up my feed in a happy, #bird nerdy way. Don’t mind if I do! 😏 Join me and @mbcp-marylandbirds.bsky.social! What species do you think this is??? 🤔

It can sometimes feel like we’re running out of time to help birds but we’re not. There’s time & hope! The same can’t be said about signing up for the next @abcbirds.bsky.social #birds webinar. Time really is running out! Make sure to sign up now so you don’t miss out! Abcbirds.org/JERSVP