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Beak of the Week: European Turtle Dove

“…My true love sent to me…Two turtle doves…And a partridge in a pear tree.”   Seasons Greetings! I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy holiday season. In the spirit of this festive time of year, I have chosen … Continue reading


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Gifts For The Little Chickadees

24. POLLY PAJAMAS I’m a bit partial to holiday pajama sets. Let me explain…   Every holiday season, for as long as I can remember, my grandma Pola would make Michelle and I, and every one of our cousins (and … Continue reading


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The Backyard Birder

19. A FEEDING FRENZY If you know somebody who treasures their backyard birds, then you know just how much joy they derive from nurturing them.  Wild bird feeding supplies make excellent gifts year-round, but during the holidays, when birds require … Continue reading


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Beak of the Week: Osprey

In the birding world, there are those who are obsessed with shorebirds, those who are passionate about colorful songbirds, and then, there are those, whom we endearingly call, “raptor people.” These individuals are absolutely wild about birds of prey—and with … Continue reading


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A Birder’s Delight

STILL UNSURE ABOUT WHAT TO GET THE BIRDER IN YOUR LIFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? TAKE A LOOK AT THESE IDEAS… 13. FIELD GUIDE FRENZY Field guides are always a safe bet for the bird lover in your life.  Consider getting the well-equipped … Continue reading


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Stocking Stuffers

STOCKING STUFFERS BIRD LOVERS WILL ADORE…   6. BIRDY BOOKS Avid readers would love a reflective book on the joys of birding.  Bird books and novels, like The Big Year by Mark Obmascik, Life List by Olivia Gentile, or The … Continue reading


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30 Birdy Holiday Gift Ideas

  Selecting special holiday gifts for friends and family members is (almost) always a delightful experience. For me, this proves to be doubly true when choosing gifts for the bird lovers in my life. Why? Because I know exactly what will tickle … Continue reading


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Feather Your Nest For The Holidays

10 WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Lucky for us, bird decor is all the rage these days!  No matter the season, Michelle and I try to incorporate our love for birds into our lives, and into … Continue reading


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Nibbles (June 16, 1991–Dec. 2, 2011)

 Today, we break from feathered friends to honor a furry one, who is no longer with us…. Nibbles Storm Mohilef (June 16, 1991 – December 2, 2011) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved … Continue reading


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Beak of the Week: Wild Turkey

Welcome to “Beak of the Week!” Find the new ‘Beak of the Week’ on The Birding Bug Blog EVERY MONDAY! We thought this would be a great way for all of us to learn more about a different species of bird … Continue reading


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