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Birding

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A small orange bird perched on a shrub.
A small orange bird perched on a shrub.

Hosmers Grove Birding

October 29, 2025
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HOSMERS GROVE, HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, KULA, HI :: We wrapped up our Maui trip high on Haleakala, hunting for the increasingly elusive ʻIʻiwi in Hosmer Grove (elevation...

A group walks along a gravel path through dry grasslands, with a historic steel bridge and mountain backdrop visible.
A group walks along a gravel path through dry grasslands, with a historic steel bridge and mountain backdrop visible.

Chelan & Leavenworth

September 1, 2025
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BIGHORN & BLUEBELL, CHELAN, WA :: We enjoyed the last weekend of summer vacation in Chelan and Leavenworth – relaxing, walking, birding, swimming, gaming, and soaking up...

A Sharp-shinned Hawk calls out from a perch on a mossy branch in a lush, green forest setting.
A Sharp-shinned Hawk calls out from a perch on a mossy branch in a lush, green forest setting.

Pilchuck Audubon Photo Contest

June 8, 2025
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EDMONDS, WA :: Charlie submitted these photos to the Pilchuck Audubon Society photography contest! If you have a moment, please vote for your three favorites – it would be...

Puget Sound Bird Fest

June 1, 2025
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PILCHUCK AUDUBON SOCIETY, SNOHOMISH, WA :: If you’re a birder (or immediately related to one), the Puget Sound Bird Fest was the place to be this weekend! We dissected owl...

A close-up of a vividly red bird perched on a leafy branch, surrounded by lush green foliage.
A close-up of a vividly red bird perched on a leafy branch, surrounded by lush green foliage.

Belize Birds

January 13, 2025
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BLACK ROCK LODGE, BELIZE :: The vibrant birds (along with a few other creatures) we spotted in Belize! ✖ Bird perched on rock near rushing water Vibrant Red Bird on...

A group of hikers walks along a dirt path through a lush forest, taking in the greenery.
A group of hikers walks along a dirt path through a lush forest, taking in the greenery.

Birding at Black Rock Lodge

January 13, 2025
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BLACK ROCK LODGE, SAN IGNACIO, BELIZE :: Black Rock Lodge is the #1 birding hotspot in Belize, according to eBird and The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We did a couple...

A stone path winds through a lush, green tropical garden toward a traditional thatched-roof building. Visitors stroll along the walkway amidst dense foliage and palm trees.
A stone path winds through a lush, green tropical garden toward a traditional thatched-roof building. Visitors stroll along the walkway amidst dense foliage and palm trees.

Black Rock Lodge

January 11, 2025
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BLACK ROCK LODGE, SAN IGNACIO, BELIZE :: Black Rock Lodge was our base in the Cayo District. We love immersing ourselves in the lush jungle, especially within the sounds of...

A scenic gravel path lined with vibrant yellow trees under a bright blue sky.
A scenic gravel path lined with vibrant yellow trees under a bright blue sky.

Beebe Springs Nature Area

October 20, 2024
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BEEBE SPRINGS NATURE AREA, CHELAN, WA :: Just outside of Chelan along the Columbia River are a couple miles of trails great for walking and birding. During the summer, the...

A woodpecker perches atop a rugged rocky formation in the Pacific Northwest.
A woodpecker perches atop a rugged rocky formation in the Pacific Northwest.

Marymoor Park Birding

July 7, 2024
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MARYMOOR PARK, REDMOND, WA :: Got up at 5:30 on Saturday to shoot some birds and bunnies with my favorite little birder buddy at Marymoor Park’s Audubon trails. ✖...

A vibrant yellow finch with black markings perches on a plant stem.
A vibrant yellow finch with black markings perches on a plant stem.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

April 14, 2024
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MITCHELL LAKE AUDUBON CENTER, SAN ANTONIO, TX :: Every time we travel somewhere, we try to find a park for our little birder to add new “lifers,” which in birder...

A close-up view of a bald eagle perched on a tree branch surrounded by bare limbs.
A close-up view of a bald eagle perched on a tree branch surrounded by bare limbs.

Skagit River Eagles

January 9, 2024
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SKAGIT RIVER INTERPRETIVE CENTER, ROCKPORT, WA :: Our bird nerd dragged us up to the Skagit River on Sunday to view the eagles. Some years there are hundreds of them...

A teen takes photos on a wooden walkway. Foliage creates a soft, natural background.
A teen takes photos on a wooden walkway. Foliage creates a soft, natural background.

Juanita Bay Park Birding

November 5, 2023
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JUANITA BAY PARK, KIRKLAND, WA :: Birding is a great hobby, except for the part about getting up super early to catch them while they’re most active. 🥱 Fortunately,...

A great blue heron wades through water filled with green lily pads and lily flowers. A second heron is partially visible in the foreground.
A great blue heron wades through water filled with green lily pads and lily flowers. A second heron is partially visible in the foreground.

Birding Juanita Bay

September 4, 2023
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JUANITA BAY, KIRKLAND, WA :: Miranda is really into birding lately, so we took a nature walk around Juanita Bay. Not the best time of year or day, but we...

A person wearing safety glasses uses a miter saw in a garage workshop. A close-up shows the blade and the edge of the wooden board being cut.
A person wearing safety glasses uses a miter saw in a garage workshop. A close-up shows the blade and the edge of the wooden board being cut.

DIY Bird Houses

May 27, 2023
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: We likely missed nesting season this year, but the kids are on a birding kick right now (especially Miranda) and insisted there are still some...

Skagit River Eagles

December 29, 2005
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ROCKPORT, WA :: I was on my way up North to find the Oyster Dome trail, but decided to drive east on SR-20 before the hike to check out the...

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