My name is Michelle and birds are my passion. I am:
- An avid birder with my husband David
- New Jersey native
- SNHU alumni 22′, Environmental Science
- A naturalist and educator
- Interested in conservation biology, ornithology, and environmental studies
- Traveler. My goal is go birding in all 50 states as well as all around the world!
I created BirdNation to share my love of birds with others. Blog topics include species profiles, avian behavior, avian anatomy, nature conservation, and my personal experiences birdwatching in the field.
Photos are taken by myself and my husband David with our Canon EOS Rebel T5.
I hope you enjoy exploring BirdNation!
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Just discovered Bird Nation. Wonderful! I just moved to Georgia (near Atlanta) and am trying to learn the local birds, what and how to feed them, etc., so am glad to have access to this site. Thank you!
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Just saw this love living across from the ocean and bays to see and photograph all types of birds and there flight patterns
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Thank you! I was looking for information on an new found interest; yours was above and beyond. I truly appreciate a place to find information asking nothing more than the shared enjoyment. Your photos are composed and well done, also the introspect on the genus is easily read.
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Thank you! I hope you are enjoying the birds š
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Hello! I live in Freeport but will be in Kennebunkport for the weekend starting tonight Friday, May 13, 2022. Wondering if you can recommend some good birding places especially for migratory birds warblers etc. for this weekend? Many thanks! Lisa
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Hi Lisa,
Thanks for the comment! I would recommend The Timber Point Trail which is part of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Biddeford. It’s right by the water and also had mixed deciduous forests, shrubland, and marshes. I always see a good variety here (shorebirds, warblers, seabirds, songbirds). There has been a good mix of warblers sighted there within the past day. I’m not sure about right now (I’ve only been there during Julys) but it was a little buggy the last few times I went so make sure to bring bug spray. There is parking a lot but it’s very small so I would recommend heading out early.
A place I never tried yet but heard was good is Laudholm Farm at Wells Preserve. Lots of warblers being found there right now. I didn’t see many warblers during my recent trip to Kennebunk Plains but it’s considered a warbler hotspot as well and a great place to view American Kestrels and grassland birds. Good luck and enjoy your birding! Let me know if you find anything cool!
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Hi I just discovered your blog. I went to Haddon Lake today and saw some beautiful birds also. What is the name of the Burd at the top of your page , he is all black with the bright orangey under wing?
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It’s a male Red-winged Blackbird. They are super cool and I love their calls!
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