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Welcome, Mags – Our Latest Blogger

Welcome, Mags – Our Latest Blogger

Welcome to our latest blogger, Mags Holloway. Stealing from her words, here is her background story. Mags Holloway came to birding the long way around. She grew up in East Texas at the edge of a hay field and a creek that never dried up, even in August. Birds were just “there” when she was a kid, part of the scenery, like cicadas and the smell of warm dust. It wasn’t until college, during a summer job doing habitat surveys, that someone finally handed her a field guide and said, “You should probably learn their names.” That did it. She…
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What Are Feathered Doppelgangers?

What Are Feathered Doppelgangers?

Introducing Feathered Doppelgängers! Is that a Downy Woodpecker? Or a Hairy Woodpecker?Did you just spot a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, or was that a Black-chinned? Birding is fun… until it gets confusing. That’s why we’re excited to launch Feathered Doppelgängers — a new series on texasbirders.com/ that helps you untangle the mysteries of look-alike birds. Each post features:✔️ Side-by-side comparisons✔️ Photo-quality and illustrated graphics Whether you're a new birder squinting at sparrows or a seasoned pro, this series is for you. Have a pair of birds that always mess with your mind? Drop it in the comments — we might feature your…
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Want to Contribute to TexasBirder.com?

Want to Contribute to TexasBirder.com?

We're building the ultimate online hub for everything a Texas birder could need—gear guides, trip ideas, species spotlights, checklists, community shoutouts, and even a place for storytelling. The best part is that we are having a lot of fun doing it. We would like to invite you to join us as a contributor, content creator, advertiser, or partner. Whether you’ve been birding since you could hold a field guide or are just learning your way around your copy of Sibley, we may have a place for you here. What We’re Looking For Writers & Bloggers (especially regional!)Do you bird in…
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Birdbrain Brian’s Blog

Birdbrain Brian’s Blog

Welcome to the new home of Birdbrain Brian’s Blog. Here, you’ll find a delightful collection of drawings and insightful notes on bird observations, all sprinkled with a generous dose of humor. All of my  observations are recorded in the fun, birding journal The Big Dumb Bird Journal by Matt Kracht.  Join us for a lighthearted take on America’s beloved pastime, Birdwatching, or as we enthusiasts affectionately call it, Birding.CLICK ON ANY OF THE TITLES BELOW TO JUMP TO THAT POST
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