Monthly Archives: August 2012

Beak of the Week: Hoopoe

Though I saw my true “spark bird” at the young age of six, I must credit the Hoopoe with reinvigorating my passion for birds at an adult age. Hoopoe, Upupa epops Common Name: Hoopoe; Upupa Latin Name: Upupa epops Range:  Europe, … Continue reading


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Pledge to Fledge 2012

GET EXCITED!!! The inaugural P2F kickoff is just a few days away. Events will be going on in over 30 countries around the world. You, too, can be part of this global birding initiative. Let’s get out there and make … Continue reading


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Beak of the Week: Vermillion Flycatcher

Pledge to Fledge is coming up this weekend! And, if you haven’t yet been inspired to share your love and passion for birds with others, hopefully this beauty will do the trick! A Vermillion Flycatcher, Pyrocephalus rubinus Common Name: Vermillion Flycatcher … Continue reading


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BirdTalk Radio

JOIN US TOMORROW MORNING ON BIRDTALK!! The Pacific Bird girls will be talking birds, bugs and more with David Menough and Scott Menough on BirdTalk this Saturday at 11:15 am PST on 710am KNUS. We will also be sharing information about Pledge to … Continue reading


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Hatched: The Global Birding Initiative

For those of you who know us, you know that fewer than five minutes will pass before we begin talking birds.  And, shortly thereafter, you’ll come to understand how passionate we are about encouraging people to get outside and connect … Continue reading


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BirdCallsRadio

Michelle and I were recently on BirdCallsRadio discussing the Pledge to Fledge initiative with our fellow Co-founder and friend, Dave Magpiong, and hosts Mardi Dickinson and Chris Bosak. To learn more about P2F, take a listen to the show! A special thanks to … Continue reading


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Beak of the Week: Rainbow Lorikeet

Happy birthday to the most incredible, talented, intelligent, gorgeous, inspiring, hard-working best friend, birding buddy, business part and, most importantly, sister, in the world! To celebrate this very special day, I bring to you the Rainbow Lorikeet. May there be … Continue reading


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