I wrote a recap of our Christmas Bird Count last Sunday! Conditions were brutal. Would we break our species record? Would a fourth generation of bird counters be joining us? billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/christmas-... #bird #birding #naturewriting 🪶

Did you go through some quirky phase when Covid hit? Before birds, I had a brief but intense obsession with cheap aftershaves. I wrote about it. billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/on-birds-a... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

Now that #Thanksgiving is come and gone and it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. Here are #ChristmasMovie recs from Gina Washington, Matilda Washington, Devin Smith, @billbowbaggins.bsky.social, our boys and me! You're sure to find plenty to love on this list! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewvt...

I had so much fun talking to @ryanfm.bsky.social about their book and birds and much more on my latest podcast episode. Give it a listen and don't forget to buy a copy of Wild NYC! Pod 🎧 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin... Book 📕 bookshop.org/p/books/wild...

I wrote about a dead bird I found last Monday. There was a lifer too. Eventful week. billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/the-dark-s... #birds #birding #birdwatching #naturewriting 🪶

Trying a reset when it comes to cameras and photography. I want to take better pictures of birds. How's it going? Dunno 😅 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/photograph... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

In my latest podcast episode I talk with the amazing Andrés Chávez, who was my bird guide in Quepos, Costa Rica. What a fascinating man Andrés is, and how committed to Costa Rica's ecological future. This was a wonderful convo. billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin... #birds #birding 🪶

For my latest post I wrote about the annual trash pickup I just did in my birding patch, which includes a driving range. Can you guess how many golf balls I collected? I collected a LOT of fun stuff that day 🤢 #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/my-big-tra...

In my latest podcast I interview Chicago-based birder, artist, and animal behaviorist @kellycballantyne.bsky.social. Kelly and I had a great talk about her trip to Colombia, how to overcome art anxiety, and much more! billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

I loved Listers. Have you seen it? I wrote about it in my latest post! billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/on-listing... Happy migration! #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

In the US, we tend to live with screens on our windows to keep #nature outside. We just spent 4 days in a house in #CostaRica that was mostly open and surrounded by #wilderness. So, what came in and out of the house while we were there? #Animals youtu.be/-lFsKOs27Jg?... @billbowbaggins.bsky.social

Final post from Costa Rica. The Pacific Coast, where I got the most lifers, not all of them avian. billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/birding-in... #birds #birding #costarica #naturewriting 🪶

And couldn’t get the boys out of the water

Quetzal Quest! Big milestones! The third leg of our Costa Rica adventure. billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/birding-in... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

First in a three-part writeup about our Costa Rica adventures!🇨🇷 Spoiler alert--We can't wait to go back 🦜 #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/birding-in...

Amazing podcast interview by my husband @billbowbaggins.bsky.social with @jessinthewild.bsky.social on all the ups and downs of rescuing birds and other animals, why you should wash your bird feeders, and why native gardens are the way to go. #Birding billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin...

New episode of Ten Birding Questions is live! I had an amazing time talking to @jessinthewild.bsky.social about birds and her career in a wildlife rehab center. Give us a listen and enjoy! billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

New post! Summer birding doesn't have to suck if you make it about the babies. This year I observed two nests. There was drama. billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/summer-bir... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

A delightful account of the great adventures a birder can have without even leaving their backyard! #Birding #Birds #WritingCommunity #ADayInTheLife @billbowbaggins.bsky.social billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...

Talk about revisiting your own childhood through motherhood! #Motherhood #Fireworks #Childhood #Summer #Fun @billbowbaggins.bsky.social

I took a day to do nothing yesterday. I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything that I thought it could be. billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

My husband, @billbowbaggins.bsky.social, recounts his journey from young artist to media maker in this loving, funny, self-deprecating tribute to our restless creative spirit and, of course, to #birds! #WritingCommunity #Nature #Birding #NatureWriting billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/why-i-do-t...

One day back in 1982 or 83, Dad came home from work with a pile of scrap paper. My BFF and I got right to work drawing monsters, including "laser bird." Still have a creative itch, and I've launched a new project. Check it out! billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/why-i-do-t... #birds #naturewriting 🪶

In case you missed it! I had such a fun time talking birds (two times!) with Anuj Ghimire @thebirdguy.bsky.social on my podcast Ten Birding Questions. Grab your earbuds and learn about birding in Nepal and North Dakota! billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin... #birding #birds #nature 🪶

My new post is all about how our little native garden is coming along. You'll get to know our Garden Gnome, Angus, and there's some LOTR stuff too. What I'm most excited about though is finding my spark bug, easily the coolest insect I've ever seen. billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/the-state-...

No plans for the weekend? We've got you covered 😅

In my latest podcast I talk with Anuj Ghimire @thebirdguy.bsky.social about birding in Nepal and North Dakota, his ambitious research and birding goals, and many other things. I hope you enjoy the talk as much as I did! billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

New post just dropped. This one's about SPARK BIRDS! Spoiler: I have a ton of them. What about you? #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/who-sparks...

What does the world need now? Empathy. You can't listen to my podcast with @skwinnicki.bsky.social and not come away with a new attitude toward Canada Geese, cowbirds, and House Sparrows. (And maybe our neighbors too.) I hope you'll give it a listen ☮️ 🕊️ ❤️ billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin...

Remember how annoying it was to stand in line to use a #payphone? To Santiago, who’s never seen one in person, the New York Library #phones were as fun as old #technology gets. Even if they had no ring tone! #Nostalgia #ILoveNewYork @billbowbaggins.bsky.social

Good morning and happy Friday! This week's piece is all about friends and NY highlights, some birding, some non-birding. #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/manhattan-...

Where #birding meets #art meets #Athena. @billbowbaggins.bsky.social

My latest post isn't about these ancient binoculars, but I do want to know more about them. The post is about generous friends and the pair of lifers I got on Long Island on Tuesday. Enjoy! #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/two-lifer-...

I loved this conversation between my husband @billbowbaggins.bsky.social and @skwinnicki.bsky.social about a life spent standing up for, studying, and loving the #birds others find weird, questionable, and disruptive. Do give it a listen! #WritingCommunity billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ten-birdin...

In my newest podcast episode, @skwinnicki.bsky.social and I discuss birding at very young age, the virtues of the cowbird, and finding the "weirdo" birds. What a fun talk we had! #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶 Ten Birding Questions, with Dr. SK Winnicki open.substack.com/pub/billbowb...

Last week we made a triumphant return home to East Lansing, MI, where our son's Odyssey of the Mind team was competing in World Finals. There was some pretty great birding too. Read all about our five-day homecoming! #birds #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/who-says-y...

Our son's Odyssey of the Mind team traveled to the world finals for a second straight year. My wife captured the event beautifully. What a great organization and event. Love this for our boy and his team! @the-alex-hidalgo.bsky.social youtu.be/EIc86L1aWU0?...

Here’s to Team Wyland rocking the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals! #STEAM #Childhood #EducationSky @billbowbaggins.bsky.social

I went to Magee Marsh for the first time last Saturday. Amazing, and I may just have stumbled upon how to conquer your nemesis bird. Read all about it in my latest post! billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/if-you-wan... #birds #naturewriting 🪶

My latest post is not about Wood Ducks but my epic quest to find and photograph the elusive Cerulean Warbler. Did I succeed? Read on! billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/cerulean-b... #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶

For heartfelt, informative, and fun stories about #birds and #birding, check out my husband @billbowbaggins.bsky.social’s new #Podcast. Thank you to our fantastic first guest, @birdizlife.bsky.social. #WritingCommunity billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/introducin...

Now podcasting! This month I welcome @aba.org's Frank Izaguirre @birdizlife.bsky.social to talk about his birding origin story, birding while parenting, the complex world of field guides, and more! Have a listen, enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe! 🦉 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/introducin...

My latest post is all about the confusing world of House and Purple Finches. By some wild coincidence(?), a confusing finch popped out of the brush this morning as I was wrapping up my walk. So what do you guys think? Immature Male House or Purple? billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/he-wore-a-...

Emily Henry’s new novel just dropped today. Here’s my wife’s review of her debut, Beach Read!

It's National Poetry Month, so for my new post I wrote a terrible poem about a fascinating bird. It's also my sister's birthday, so this terrible poem is dedicated to her. #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/ode-on-the...

Forgot to share last week's newsletter, but I'm still writing! This week is all about the struggle to raise young birders and keep family traditions alive. Oh, and American Woodcocks, if you're into that kind of thing. #birds #birding #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/raising-yo...

Our boy is going to Odyssey of the Mind world finals again! wtg team!!! 🥹

Two legendary matriarchs. One photo. #WritingCommunity #Writing #TeamRhetoric @billbowbaggins.bsky.social alexandrahidalgo.substack.com/p/unearthed-...

In my new post I grade every state bird on an A-F scale, US territories included. LONG post, and what a marathon to write, but I hope you find it in some way entertaining. I'd love your input as well! #birds #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/grading-th...

Our little native garden is waking up, so it was time to do a little spring cleaning this week. And some birding, of course. #birds #naturewriting 🪶 billbowbaggins.substack.com/p/spring-cle...