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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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