Chipmunks are small members of the squirrel family. They are quite wily and have quick movements, curious personalities, and hearty appetites. Therefore, many people find them incredibly beautiful and welcome them to their yards. Unlike squirrels, these rodents can be quite annoying. This is especially when they get closer to your bird’s feeding station in […]

You may be familiar with the internet sensation “Snowball”, the dancing cockatoo. Snowball took the internet by storm about 15 years ago when his handlers at the Bird Lovers Only Rescue Service decided to film this star in the making and show him busting a move. If you haven’t seen it before, watch the video […]

I’m sure that you have a favorite position to sleep in. I’m a side and belly sleeper myself. Well, it just so happens that birds tend to have their favorite positions to sleep in as well. And it’s not as simple as making a claim that all birds sleep a specific way: as it turns […]

What is birding? Technically speaking, it is the act of watching birds as a recreational activity or citizen science. Often birders will use a pair of binoculars or a scope to get a better view. But in practice, it is so much more than mere bird watching. This is a fully sensory activity that allows […]

Imagine the thrill of discovering something live and in person that you have only ever read about. Whether you are a professor who finally sees the Inca ruins you have taught about for years, or you are seeing the Pacific Ocean for the first time, a person’s sense of wonder and awe is real in […]

With its crystal blue skies and near perfect climate, Santa Monica is a delightful area of the country in which to birdwatch. The weather is ideal, there are many bodies of water around that birds flock to, and the mountains offer some truly rare finds. The Santa Monica Bay Watershed area is a resting spot […]

Seattle is a beautiful city, and with it being nestled right next to the Puget Sound there is always plenty of wildlife to be seen. Bird watching in Seattle is particularly popular, not only because of the variety of birds that you can see with it being a “vacation” spot for birds as they fly […]

Olympia, WA is the capital of the state Washington. The pacific northwest is home to a huge variety of different birds, a lot of them choosing to make it their home (even during the winter!). The predictable and mild weather experienced in the Seattle area is preferable to some of the more volatile weather experienced […]

Growing up, we all have hobbies that we flock to in the early years of our lives. LEGOs, dolls, sports, the list goes on. Our interests tend to change over time, and as we age we begin to explore and find other hobbies, other outlets, that have piqued our interest. So you may be wondering, […]

San Diego proper is rich in bird wildlife year round, but where should you look to find the best birdwatching in north county? Look no further, we’ve gathered up the absolute best spots for you to go birding at. Birdwatching in Oceanside A thriving community with a population just under 200,000, there are some great […]