Check out my new article about the Dark-eyed Junco and what makes this abundant North American sparrow so fascinating! 🪶

Rough-legged Hawk * These Winter visitors are so fun to run into every year. These little guys have feathers that cover their legs all the way to their feet. Awesome! 🪶

Want to improve your bird identification skills? Check out this video where I compile some of the BEST resources and tools to be able to do so. There are definitely some hidden gems in here that you don't want to miss! 🪶

Redhead * Ducks in general are one of my favorite group of birds. It was a privilege to capture this stunning Redhead at one of my local parks. Definitely have more of these photos to come ✨🪶

California Gull * * The state bird of Utah! I’ve been focusing on capturing some of the more common birds lately! 🪶

Phainopepla * The perfect photo to end 2025. I have some awesome adventures planned for 2026 so stay tuned 👀 🪶

I found 12 different species for my annual Birdmas challenge! 🎄 AND a brand NEW bird for the channel! 🪶

White-throated Sparrow * * These Eastern sparrows are a rare annual visitor to the Western US. I absolutely love running into them. 🪶

After two years I FINALLY found this bird in Utah!! ✅ 🪶

Black-capped Chickadee * * I love photographing chickadees. They’re so curious, that when you make whispy sounds with your lips they can’t help but come right up to you out of curiosity. 🪶

Was so fun participating in this video where @hawkinthelens.bsky.social gives up eBird in favor of the good ol’ days. Check it out! 🪶

How to tell the difference between a Cooper’s Hawk and a Sharp-shinned Hawk 👀 🪶

How to tell the difference between a Horned Grebe and an Eared Grebe 👀🪶

Great Gray Owl 🍂 #birds

Daily reminder that INCREDIBLE birds can be found EVERYWHERE! Even at your local parks 🪶

Eared and Horned Grebes can be particularly challenging to tell apart especially in their non-breeding plumage. Here’s some tips on how to differentiate the two 🪶

Why the Carolina Parakeet mysteriously disappeared 🦜🪶

Great Gray Owl❤️

Black-capped Chickadee during sunrise. Love the warm colors 🌅 🪶

California Quail * * Growing up I lived on a street named “Quail” and there were actually California Quails that we saw regularly. This bird will always have a special place in my heart 🪶

Happy Owloween 🦉🎃🪶

A lot of mystery surrounds the extinction of the Carolina Parakeet 🦜 The only native parrot species to ever live in the Southeastern US. In this video I talk about the full story of the extinct parrot and unravel some of the mystery surrounding it. 🪶

Sage Thrasher - Every bird looks extra beautiful in the Fall 🍁 This bird represents my 200th species in my current home county 🎉🪶

Fighting tyranny helps…BIRDS 🪶#birds

Do adults not dress up anymore with their kids for Halloween? 🎃 At a city trick or treating event and I’m the only adult out of like 300 families in costume 👻

New bird species discovered?! 🚨 well… kind of. Let me explain.. 🪶 #birds

New episode of Mythic Wilds (S1E3) is out now! About an outlaw wolf named Lobo and a man who becomes obsessed with taking him out. Lobo: King of Currumpaw inspired David Attenborough himself to fall in love with nature. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

If you struggle with chickadee identification out West, check out this ID guide distinguishing Black-capped Chickadees from Mountain Chickadees! 🪶 #birds

There have been some TERRIFYING #birds to exist on our planet over millions of years. Terror birds, giant eagles that went after humans, and MORE! Here are my Top 5 terrifying birds that you should be glad went extinct! 🪶

Red-tailed Hawks may be common but they aren’t ordinary! Did you know there are 16 subspecies of these beautiful raptors? Check out the Bright-Eyed Birding Blog to learn more! 🪶 #birds

"Under Attack" --- This photo was extremely fun to capture. A Bald Eagle flew over the jetty we were on being chased by some attacking gulls. It turned it's body to defend itself, and I captured this shot. --- 🪶 #birds

Keep fighting, keeping calling your senators, and keep watching them Bald Eagles flying high. 🪶 Remember, fear is our weakness, but love is our strength. Keep being passionate, empathetic, and loving humans. We need each other, now more than ever. #birds

Egyptian Goose * * These beautiful creatures are introduced to California and sent even a real goose at all. They are actually ducks! Have you seen this bird? 🪶 #birds

American Goshawk * * I still can’t believe I finally saw this bird. It’s one of the most elusive hawks in North America. This wide angle shot shows the small leafy window through which I was able to get footage and views. 🪶 #birds

American Goshawk * * This is a bird I have been hoping to find for years. It finally happened. We watched this large mountain-hawk species for nearly an hour. I can’t wait to edit the video for this one!! 🪶 #birds #birdtube

•Red-winged Blackbird * * Red-winged Blackbirds are one of the most iconic North American species. Its loud calls in the Spring and bright red and yellow wing stripes make it one of my favorite birds to run into. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

•American Barn Owl * * This was the highlight of Global Big Day! My favorite owl in the world and my best photos of it so far! My team and I found 144 species in 17 hours shattering my previous big day record of 101! 🪶 #birds #birdtube

• Short-eared Owl * * Can't wait to share the video for this encounter. After scanning fields for 20 minutes we ran into 6 owls flying like moths until this one finally landed just close enough for a photo. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

• Steller's Jay• * * This is one of my favorite birds in North America and I finally got a good photo of one on my Oregon roadtrip! 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Sandhill Crane * * This bird has one of the most amazing calls in nature, a low chattering sound. Have you heard the Sandhill Crane? 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Loggerhead Shrike * * This is one of the most metal birds in nature. It's a predatory songbird that pins it's prey on thorns and barbed wire. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Greater Sage-grouse * * These beautiful grouse are extremely territorial about their dancing grounds and will occasionally brawl to drive away competitors. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Sharp-tailed Grouse * * This is one of North America's most amazing dancing species. Year after year they perform their mating display dances at sites called leks. They lean down close to the ground, spread their wings wide, and inflate the purple air sacks in their necks. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Black Rosy-Finch * * This is a must-see high-elevation species! It's vibrant pink color can rarely be found on birds and the black feathers contrast with it so nicely. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided) * * I have to get a few more snow pictures in before it all melts! Dark-eyed Juncos are my favorite sparrow species due to how many subspecies you can find! What's your favorite junco subspecies? 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Greater Sage-Grouse * * One of the most fantastic displaying birds in the world! The males inflate air sacks and create popping noises to attract the females at dancing sites called leks. These birds return to the same site year after year. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch * * This beautiful brown, gray, black, and PINK bird is known to breed at some of the highest elevations of North America. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Common Gallinule * * The name gallinule comes from the Latin "gallina" which means hen! They do kind of look like water hens. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Say's Phoebe * * One of the most common birds in the Southwest Desert. This one followed me around for a few minutes, hoping to get its picture taken. 🪶 #birds #birdtube

Vermilion Flycatcher * * One of the most brilliantly colored birds in North America! This one is a juvenile, hence the patchy looking orange, but still incredibly beautiful nonetheless. 🪶 #birds #birdtube