bits & birbs
@bitsandbirbs.bsky.social
📍Oregon, US
🐦 bird-inspired bits & bobs created to educate & benefit conservation: belizebirdrescue.com, mauiforestbirds.org, cascadesraptorcenter.org
💻 www.bitsandbirbs.com
🏷 somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
🏷️ bitsandbirbs.threadless.com
🐦 bird-inspired bits & bobs created to educate & benefit conservation: belizebirdrescue.com, mauiforestbirds.org, cascadesraptorcenter.org
💻 www.bitsandbirbs.com
🏷 somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
🏷️ bitsandbirbs.threadless.com
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bits & birbs
@bitsandbirbs.bsky.social
· Jan 17
Hi! I started bits & birbs to help educate and to benefit conservation. I make bird-inspired art, home decor, and jewelry with a percentage of each purchase going to avian conservation. Follow me for bird facts and other fun things!
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist
The 'ākohekohe is a feisty honeycreeper whose range used to be throughout Maui and Moloka'i, but they're now only in a small area of Haleakalā on Maui. They're IUCN listed as critically endangered with numbers decreasing due to the threats that all native Hawaiian birds face...
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The 'ākohekohe is a feisty honeycreeper whose range used to be throughout Maui and Moloka'i, but they're now only in a small area of Haleakalā on Maui. They're IUCN listed as critically endangered with numbers decreasing due to the threats that all native Hawaiian birds face...
Some birb updates!
- Shipping has been a constant... struggle via the Etsy shop. Prices keep increasing and delivery time keeps decreasing. To help us both out, there's now an option for USPS Ground Advantage in the Etsy shop starting at $5!
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- Shipping has been a constant... struggle via the Etsy shop. Prices keep increasing and delivery time keeps decreasing. To help us both out, there's now an option for USPS Ground Advantage in the Etsy shop starting at $5!
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November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Some birb updates!
- Shipping has been a constant... struggle via the Etsy shop. Prices keep increasing and delivery time keeps decreasing. To help us both out, there's now an option for USPS Ground Advantage in the Etsy shop starting at $5!
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- Shipping has been a constant... struggle via the Etsy shop. Prices keep increasing and delivery time keeps decreasing. To help us both out, there's now an option for USPS Ground Advantage in the Etsy shop starting at $5!
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The Lazuli Bunting is IUCN listed as least concern. These members of the Cardinalidae family overwinter in Mexico and head up to the western US and Canada to breed. Their common name comes from the breeding male's bright blue feathers, which are a similar color to lazuli gemstones...
November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Lazuli Bunting is IUCN listed as least concern. These members of the Cardinalidae family overwinter in Mexico and head up to the western US and Canada to breed. Their common name comes from the breeding male's bright blue feathers, which are a similar color to lazuli gemstones...
Any Belizeans want to work with birds?! Belizebirdrescue.com is hiring!
October 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Any Belizeans want to work with birds?! Belizebirdrescue.com is hiring!
The colorful Painted Bunting is IUCN listed as least concern. The breeding range for these migrants is from Kansas to the southeast and Gulf of Mexico coasts and into northeast Mexico, then they head south to the Caribbean and Central America for the winter.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The colorful Painted Bunting is IUCN listed as least concern. The breeding range for these migrants is from Kansas to the southeast and Gulf of Mexico coasts and into northeast Mexico, then they head south to the Caribbean and Central America for the winter.
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I went a little charm crazy.... these guys are now available in the Etsy shop!
somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I went a little charm crazy.... these guys are now available in the Etsy shop!
somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
The answer to Guess the Birb is.. Puaiohi! They're IUCN listed as critically endangered. Also known as the small Kaua'i thrush, they only exist in a very small area on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i. Nestlings/fledglings go through an awkward molting phase that...
October 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The answer to Guess the Birb is.. Puaiohi! They're IUCN listed as critically endangered. Also known as the small Kaua'i thrush, they only exist in a very small area on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i. Nestlings/fledglings go through an awkward molting phase that...
It's been a while, but... Guess the Birb! This nestling/fledgling is a species of thrush from one of the smaller Hawaiian islands.
The first correct guess on each platform will get a 15% off code for the Etsy shop! I'll reveal the answer tomorrow, the 19th.
Be safe out there today, friends!
The first correct guess on each platform will get a 15% off code for the Etsy shop! I'll reveal the answer tomorrow, the 19th.
Be safe out there today, friends!
October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It's been a while, but... Guess the Birb! This nestling/fledgling is a species of thrush from one of the smaller Hawaiian islands.
The first correct guess on each platform will get a 15% off code for the Etsy shop! I'll reveal the answer tomorrow, the 19th.
Be safe out there today, friends!
The first correct guess on each platform will get a 15% off code for the Etsy shop! I'll reveal the answer tomorrow, the 19th.
Be safe out there today, friends!
Calliope Hummingbird! IUCN listed as least concern, these guys can migrate up to 5600 miles from the Western US and Canada south into southern Mexico. They're tiiiiny at around 3 inches, and they're actually the smallest bird native to North America according to @audubon.org.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Calliope Hummingbird! IUCN listed as least concern, these guys can migrate up to 5600 miles from the Western US and Canada south into southern Mexico. They're tiiiiny at around 3 inches, and they're actually the smallest bird native to North America according to @audubon.org.
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The Amazon Kingfisher is IUCN listed as least concern, but, like most birds, their numbers are decreasing. Their large range is from Mexico down to Argentina and Uruguay. They're similar to the Green Kingfisher, but with a bulkier beak and a more covert fishing tactic that involves...
October 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Amazon Kingfisher is IUCN listed as least concern, but, like most birds, their numbers are decreasing. Their large range is from Mexico down to Argentina and Uruguay. They're similar to the Green Kingfisher, but with a bulkier beak and a more covert fishing tactic that involves...
Just a reminder that there's a little over a week left for the Halloween/Fall sale in my Etsy shop! Somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
A percentage of each purchase is donated to all 3 organizations.
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist
A percentage of each purchase is donated to all 3 organizations.
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Just a reminder that there's a little over a week left for the Halloween/Fall sale in my Etsy shop! Somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
A percentage of each purchase is donated to all 3 organizations.
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist
A percentage of each purchase is donated to all 3 organizations.
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist
It's the best time of year to get native plants in the ground in Oregon! If you're in Southern Oregon, make sure you get to the native plant sale on October 12th at pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org in Phoenix... they'll have lots of options to help support pollinators and local business!
October 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It's the best time of year to get native plants in the ground in Oregon! If you're in Southern Oregon, make sure you get to the native plant sale on October 12th at pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org in Phoenix... they'll have lots of options to help support pollinators and local business!
'Akiapōlā'au, 'i'iwi, & Hawai'i 'akepa felt ornaments are restocked over at friendsofhakalauforest.org! The birbs will also be at their booth at birdfesthawaii.org tomorrow if you're on the Big Island, and check out the mauiforestbirds.org booth while you're at it!
📷: Friends of Hakalau
📷: Friends of Hakalau
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
'Akiapōlā'au, 'i'iwi, & Hawai'i 'akepa felt ornaments are restocked over at friendsofhakalauforest.org! The birbs will also be at their booth at birdfesthawaii.org tomorrow if you're on the Big Island, and check out the mauiforestbirds.org booth while you're at it!
📷: Friends of Hakalau
📷: Friends of Hakalau
In case you're new here, I have an Etsy shop discount code for you if you work in conservation! Just let me know what you do in conservation and I'll send you the 10% off code. It never expires and you can use it more than once! I'm pretty sure it works on sale items, too. 🙂
October 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In case you're new here, I have an Etsy shop discount code for you if you work in conservation! Just let me know what you do in conservation and I'll send you the 10% off code. It never expires and you can use it more than once! I'm pretty sure it works on sale items, too. 🙂
Hey Hawai'i people.. check out the Hawai'i Island Festival of Birds this Saturday, October 4th, at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo from 9 AM to 5:30 PM! Check out birdfesthawaii.org for more info!
Image from birdfesthawaii on Instagram
Image from birdfesthawaii on Instagram
September 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Hey Hawai'i people.. check out the Hawai'i Island Festival of Birds this Saturday, October 4th, at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo from 9 AM to 5:30 PM! Check out birdfesthawaii.org for more info!
Image from birdfesthawaii on Instagram
Image from birdfesthawaii on Instagram
The O'ahu 'Elepaio is a monarch flycatcher that's IUCN listed as vulnerable due to decreasing numbers. It's endemic to the Hawaiian island of O'ahu and their historic range was probably throughout the forested areas of the island, but now it only exists in the Ko'olau and Wai'anae ranges.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The O'ahu 'Elepaio is a monarch flycatcher that's IUCN listed as vulnerable due to decreasing numbers. It's endemic to the Hawaiian island of O'ahu and their historic range was probably throughout the forested areas of the island, but now it only exists in the Ko'olau and Wai'anae ranges.
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Lights Out Alert! The next three nights are BIG for fall migration here in Oregon, with around 5 million birds flying through our skies nightly. Join us by turning off unnecessary outdoor lighting from dusk to dawn to reduce sky glow and help migrating birds. 🌟 📷: aeroecolab.com/oregon
September 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Lights Out Alert! The next three nights are BIG for fall migration here in Oregon, with around 5 million birds flying through our skies nightly. Join us by turning off unnecessary outdoor lighting from dusk to dawn to reduce sky glow and help migrating birds. 🌟 📷: aeroecolab.com/oregon
The tiny Ruby-crowned Kinglet is IUCN listed as least concern and they're short distant migrants that range from Alaska down to Mexico. These guys are only about 4 inches in length but somehow produce a massive clutch of 9 to 12 eggs!
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September 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The tiny Ruby-crowned Kinglet is IUCN listed as least concern and they're short distant migrants that range from Alaska down to Mexico. These guys are only about 4 inches in length but somehow produce a massive clutch of 9 to 12 eggs!
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Looking for some (not so) spooooky things for Halloween? You're in luck! Use the code HALLOWEEN at check out in the Etsy shop from 9/17-10/17 to get 15% off all Halloween/autumn items!
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September 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Looking for some (not so) spooooky things for Halloween? You're in luck! Use the code HALLOWEEN at check out in the Etsy shop from 9/17-10/17 to get 15% off all Halloween/autumn items!
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The Collared Araçari's range extends from Mexico down to Venezuela and Colombia and it is IUCN listed as least concern. These guys are super social and can have flocks of up to 15 individuals. At the facility where I worked in Belize, a small group of collared araçari would visit the...
September 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Collared Araçari's range extends from Mexico down to Venezuela and Colombia and it is IUCN listed as least concern. These guys are super social and can have flocks of up to 15 individuals. At the facility where I worked in Belize, a small group of collared araçari would visit the...
Hi friends- USPS had a couple of increases since I knocked Etsy shipping down to $5.99 or less. Tried to delay increasing the shipping as long as possible but it's now $6.99 or less. I'm still covering part of the shipping so at least there's that..? Sorry everything keeps getting more expensive! 🙁
September 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hi friends- USPS had a couple of increases since I knocked Etsy shipping down to $5.99 or less. Tried to delay increasing the shipping as long as possible but it's now $6.99 or less. I'm still covering part of the shipping so at least there's that..? Sorry everything keeps getting more expensive! 🙁
Maui 'alauahio! These little guys are IUCN listed as endangered and their range is now only on Haleakalā on the island of Maui. They're pretty territorial and exist in small family groups with the juveniles that hatched in the year prior.
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September 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Maui 'alauahio! These little guys are IUCN listed as endangered and their range is now only on Haleakalā on the island of Maui. They're pretty territorial and exist in small family groups with the juveniles that hatched in the year prior.
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⚠️ Endangered species are under attack, and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken has just lost their best line of defense.
Congress is pushing H.R. 587 to make this permanent & block habitat protections. With less than 1% of their population left, safeguards are essential.
Take action:
bit.ly/3UZXHiq
Congress is pushing H.R. 587 to make this permanent & block habitat protections. With less than 1% of their population left, safeguards are essential.
Take action:
bit.ly/3UZXHiq
September 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
⚠️ Endangered species are under attack, and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken has just lost their best line of defense.
Congress is pushing H.R. 587 to make this permanent & block habitat protections. With less than 1% of their population left, safeguards are essential.
Take action:
bit.ly/3UZXHiq
Congress is pushing H.R. 587 to make this permanent & block habitat protections. With less than 1% of their population left, safeguards are essential.
Take action:
bit.ly/3UZXHiq
⭐️ Cedar Waxwings ⭐️ These guys are IUCN listed as least concern and, surprisingly, their numbers are increasing. This is potentially due to more fruit bearing plants and trees in cities and yards. A largely frugivorous diet has its pros and cons...
September 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
⭐️ Cedar Waxwings ⭐️ These guys are IUCN listed as least concern and, surprisingly, their numbers are increasing. This is potentially due to more fruit bearing plants and trees in cities and yards. A largely frugivorous diet has its pros and cons...
There's a big sale happening over at my threadless shop! $12.50 tees and 40% off everything until 9/2 at 10 AM CDT.
Bitsandbirbs.threadless.com
Bitsandbirbs.threadless.com
August 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There's a big sale happening over at my threadless shop! $12.50 tees and 40% off everything until 9/2 at 10 AM CDT.
Bitsandbirbs.threadless.com
Bitsandbirbs.threadless.com