Ghostbird
@nightborntravel.bsky.social
I’m a hiker, conservation biologist and social scientist, and very tired artist with chronic illness. I post about my wanderings, work, and general thoughts about the world.
I love this little bird so much. It’s really hard that people don’t always understand that, especially as we went from thinking he was healthy this summer to not knowing how much longer we will have him with us. Everyday with Kiwi is a blessing, & it’s stressful to have the end looming.
December 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I love this little bird so much. It’s really hard that people don’t always understand that, especially as we went from thinking he was healthy this summer to not knowing how much longer we will have him with us. Everyday with Kiwi is a blessing, & it’s stressful to have the end looming.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
So, I think I have some emotional baggage around winter now. My body is holding this sense of dread and exhaustion. I definitely believe that finding a real community here would help, but between doing too much and being an introvert- it feels insurmountable. #winterblues #introvertstruggle
November 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
So, I think I have some emotional baggage around winter now. My body is holding this sense of dread and exhaustion. I definitely believe that finding a real community here would help, but between doing too much and being an introvert- it feels insurmountable. #winterblues #introvertstruggle
How the heck did a whole week go by already?
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
How the heck did a whole week go by already?
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Birdwatching Is Having a Moment - And We Need to Talk About It
Something is shifting.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This was a nice, healing meal. And the presentation is on point! #phoenixazfoods
November 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This was a nice, healing meal. And the presentation is on point! #phoenixazfoods
#phoenixsummitchallenge this year was a real joy to be a part of. I did my shortest mileage yet but got to hike with friends and family, and reminded myself that I can still do this! #hikemoreworryless
November 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
#phoenixsummitchallenge this year was a real joy to be a part of. I did my shortest mileage yet but got to hike with friends and family, and reminded myself that I can still do this! #hikemoreworryless
As an American with with chronic illness, I’m scared. But I have reminded myself that despite the old adage- health is not everything. I am more than my health and my body. (But also, universal healthcare now! It’s cheaper & has better ROI than the billionaires that we are bankrolling).
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
As an American with with chronic illness, I’m scared. But I have reminded myself that despite the old adage- health is not everything. I am more than my health and my body. (But also, universal healthcare now! It’s cheaper & has better ROI than the billionaires that we are bankrolling).
Last night, I was remembering my first bird. She taught me so much- not only about friendships with these amazing creatures, but about strength and bravery. Now I believe that she watches over my flock on the other side. <3 you Beedea.
November 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Last night, I was remembering my first bird. She taught me so much- not only about friendships with these amazing creatures, but about strength and bravery. Now I believe that she watches over my flock on the other side. <3 you Beedea.
Spending some time sharing stories about loved ones past is always really wonderful.
November 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Spending some time sharing stories about loved ones past is always really wonderful.
nightborntravel.com/hiking-black... Ive got a new post up that I am pretty excited about! Summiting Black Elk Peak, the highpoint of South Dakota.
#hikingsouthdakota
#hikingsouthdakota
Hiking Black Elk Peak – The South Dakota Highpoint and Food in Custer - Nightborn Travel
Hiking Black Elk Peak is South Dakota's highpoint and a fun but pleasantly challenging hike; find out if it might be for you!
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October 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
nightborntravel.com/hiking-black... Ive got a new post up that I am pretty excited about! Summiting Black Elk Peak, the highpoint of South Dakota.
#hikingsouthdakota
#hikingsouthdakota
Fall is so beautiful and my body knows the wintery time of rest is coming.
October 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Fall is so beautiful and my body knows the wintery time of rest is coming.
Kiwi is our little rescue bean. I love him so much, and we are doing our best to give him everything he didn’t have before. It’s definitely not easy though; as we are learning. It’s worth it though.
October 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Kiwi is our little rescue bean. I love him so much, and we are doing our best to give him everything he didn’t have before. It’s definitely not easy though; as we are learning. It’s worth it though.
My little wet chicken.
October 22, 2025 at 1:58 AM
My little wet chicken.
Does anyone else find it counter productive that a lot of vocal progressive folks commonly slap labels on allies based on their appearance? I feel like solidarity and belonging are both needed rn and imo the unprompted labels are alienating.
October 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Does anyone else find it counter productive that a lot of vocal progressive folks commonly slap labels on allies based on their appearance? I feel like solidarity and belonging are both needed rn and imo the unprompted labels are alienating.
I love this little bird so much. He’s currently waiting for a barium study at the end of the month. In the meantime, I’m so worried about him.
October 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I love this little bird so much. He’s currently waiting for a barium study at the end of the month. In the meantime, I’m so worried about him.
Some little treats we had while being on a 7 hour vet trip on Friday. #explore #foodindenver
September 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Some little treats we had while being on a 7 hour vet trip on Friday. #explore #foodindenver
You know, just making someone feel heard can make a huge difference in this insane world.
September 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
You know, just making someone feel heard can make a huge difference in this insane world.
I saw this while scrolling and (1) yes, (2) ehehehehe.
September 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I saw this while scrolling and (1) yes, (2) ehehehehe.
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No one owns the Water.
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
August 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
No one owns the Water.
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
Just reflecting on this insane beauty this morning, while reading Disabled Ecologies. #natureheals
August 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Just reflecting on this insane beauty this morning, while reading Disabled Ecologies. #natureheals
I’m building out our DVD collection currently. Definitely don’t throw them away! Physical media is so important.
Richard Brody reflects on why DVD owners shouldn’t throw away their collections just yet.
What We Lose When Streaming Companies Choose What We Watch
Maybe don’t throw away all your DVDs just yet.
www.newyorker.com
August 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I’m building out our DVD collection currently. Definitely don’t throw them away! Physical media is so important.
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NEW: In June, ProPublica reported that the FDA has given more than 20 foreign factories a special pass to send drugs to the U.S. even though they were made at plants the agency had banned.
Today, we’re publishing a list of those exempted drugs.
Today, we’re publishing a list of those exempted drugs.
The FDA Let Substandard Factories Ship These Medications to the U.S.
ProPublica identified more than 150 products that were exempted from import bans since 2013. Our list provides the names of the drugs or ingredients and their manufacturers, many of which are no longe...
www.propublica.org
August 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
NEW: In June, ProPublica reported that the FDA has given more than 20 foreign factories a special pass to send drugs to the U.S. even though they were made at plants the agency had banned.
Today, we’re publishing a list of those exempted drugs.
Today, we’re publishing a list of those exempted drugs.