Hike & Hearth Birding
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Hike & Hearth Birding celebrates the wonder of birds, wildlife, and the natural world while building a vibrant community of nature lovers. https://linkin.bio/hikeandhearthbirding
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🌿 Meet the team behind Hike & Hearth! 🦉
Dustin: Birder, conservationist, wildlife photographer
Lynn: Science communicator & nature writer
Keep your eyes on the skies & your hearts in the wild, friends.
Dustin: Birder, conservationist, wildlife photographer
Lynn: Science communicator & nature writer
Keep your eyes on the skies & your hearts in the wild, friends.
Dustin discusses one of the advantages of having a spotting scope (or binoculars)--the ability to digiscope while birding! Have you ever tried this technique? Link in bio for more. #birding #birdwatching #wildlifephotography
June 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Dustin discusses one of the advantages of having a spotting scope (or binoculars)--the ability to digiscope while birding! Have you ever tried this technique? Link in bio for more. #birding #birdwatching #wildlifephotography
What can birders actually learn by staying in one spot all day? In this clip, Dustin explains how Big Sits challenge even experienced birders to slow down, listen more carefully, and notice things they’d usually miss.
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#birding #birdwatching #naturelovers
🎥 Link in bio
#birding #birdwatching #naturelovers
June 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
What can birders actually learn by staying in one spot all day? In this clip, Dustin explains how Big Sits challenge even experienced birders to slow down, listen more carefully, and notice things they’d usually miss.
🎥 Link in bio
#birding #birdwatching #naturelovers
🎥 Link in bio
#birding #birdwatching #naturelovers
Bluebirds and swallows have started nesting—and Dustin walks you through our setup and early egg counts in this clip from our latest podcast. To watch the full episode, hit the link in our bio.
📍 Link in our bio.
#birds #wildlife #birdsofinstagram #birding #birdwatching
📍 Link in our bio.
#birds #wildlife #birdsofinstagram #birding #birdwatching
June 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Bluebirds and swallows have started nesting—and Dustin walks you through our setup and early egg counts in this clip from our latest podcast. To watch the full episode, hit the link in our bio.
📍 Link in our bio.
#birds #wildlife #birdsofinstagram #birding #birdwatching
📍 Link in our bio.
#birds #wildlife #birdsofinstagram #birding #birdwatching
**Three big questions:
🔭 Do you really need a spotting scope?
🪑 Why would birders sit in one spot all day?
🐣 How do two species share nest boxes without chaos?
Catch this week’s Hike & Hearth Birding podcast for answers.
📍 Link in our bio.
🔭 Do you really need a spotting scope?
🪑 Why would birders sit in one spot all day?
🐣 How do two species share nest boxes without chaos?
Catch this week’s Hike & Hearth Birding podcast for answers.
📍 Link in our bio.
June 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
**Three big questions:
🔭 Do you really need a spotting scope?
🪑 Why would birders sit in one spot all day?
🐣 How do two species share nest boxes without chaos?
Catch this week’s Hike & Hearth Birding podcast for answers.
📍 Link in our bio.
🔭 Do you really need a spotting scope?
🪑 Why would birders sit in one spot all day?
🐣 How do two species share nest boxes without chaos?
Catch this week’s Hike & Hearth Birding podcast for answers.
📍 Link in our bio.
We’re Hike & Hearth Birding - nature nerds building a cozy online community for birders and anyone who loves the wild world around us. #birding #birdwatching #wildlifeconservation #naturelovers
June 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
We’re Hike & Hearth Birding - nature nerds building a cozy online community for birders and anyone who loves the wild world around us. #birding #birdwatching #wildlifeconservation #naturelovers
Big crest energy. If he started a garage band it would be named The Dive Bombers. #kingfisher #birding #naturelover #wildlifephotography
March 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Big crest energy. If he started a garage band it would be named The Dive Bombers. #kingfisher #birding #naturelover #wildlifephotography
🌿 Meet the team behind Hike & Hearth! 🦉
Dustin: Birder, conservationist, wildlife photographer
Lynn: Science communicator & nature writer
Keep your eyes on the skies & your hearts in the wild, friends.
Dustin: Birder, conservationist, wildlife photographer
Lynn: Science communicator & nature writer
Keep your eyes on the skies & your hearts in the wild, friends.
February 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🌿 Meet the team behind Hike & Hearth! 🦉
Dustin: Birder, conservationist, wildlife photographer
Lynn: Science communicator & nature writer
Keep your eyes on the skies & your hearts in the wild, friends.
Dustin: Birder, conservationist, wildlife photographer
Lynn: Science communicator & nature writer
Keep your eyes on the skies & your hearts in the wild, friends.
In the home stretch—Friday is almost here! ✨
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) | 📸 Dustin Neild of Hike & Hearth #birding #wildlifephotography #greenheron #naturelovers #birdsofbluesky
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) | 📸 Dustin Neild of Hike & Hearth #birding #wildlifephotography #greenheron #naturelovers #birdsofbluesky
February 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
In the home stretch—Friday is almost here! ✨
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) | 📸 Dustin Neild of Hike & Hearth #birding #wildlifephotography #greenheron #naturelovers #birdsofbluesky
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) | 📸 Dustin Neild of Hike & Hearth #birding #wildlifephotography #greenheron #naturelovers #birdsofbluesky
Feelin’ glossie - Double crested cormorant. Photo by Dustin Neild of Hike & Hearth. #birding #wildlifephotography #birdnerd #naturelovers
February 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Feelin’ glossie - Double crested cormorant. Photo by Dustin Neild of Hike & Hearth. #birding #wildlifephotography #birdnerd #naturelovers
Are condors just big vultures, or is there more to the story? #vultures #californiacondor #birding #wildlife
🦅 Vultures vs. Condors: What’s the Difference?
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February 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Are condors just big vultures, or is there more to the story? #vultures #californiacondor #birding #wildlife
🧐 Did you know new bird species are still being discovered in North America?
I sure didn’t—until Dustin dropped a fact in our recent vodcast that sent me down the rabbit hole once again. Turns out, science is constantly reshuffling what we thought we knew.
Let’s dive in! ⬇️
I sure didn’t—until Dustin dropped a fact in our recent vodcast that sent me down the rabbit hole once again. Turns out, science is constantly reshuffling what we thought we knew.
Let’s dive in! ⬇️
Still Discovering: How Science is Rewriting North America’s Bird List
While recording our recent Hike & Hearth vodcast, Dustin casually dropped some bird classification knowledge that intrigued me. And so…
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February 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🧐 Did you know new bird species are still being discovered in North America?
I sure didn’t—until Dustin dropped a fact in our recent vodcast that sent me down the rabbit hole once again. Turns out, science is constantly reshuffling what we thought we knew.
Let’s dive in! ⬇️
I sure didn’t—until Dustin dropped a fact in our recent vodcast that sent me down the rabbit hole once again. Turns out, science is constantly reshuffling what we thought we knew.
Let’s dive in! ⬇️
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🥳“This exciting project will implement a novel, innovative approach that can address the threats to grassland birds at scale and with the urgency that is required.” – Kiel Drake, Prairie Region Director at Birds Canada #birds 🌿 www.birdscanada.org/grassland-co...
January 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
🥳“This exciting project will implement a novel, innovative approach that can address the threats to grassland birds at scale and with the urgency that is required.” – Kiel Drake, Prairie Region Director at Birds Canada #birds 🌿 www.birdscanada.org/grassland-co...
This is what happens when you're married to a birder. You're minding your own business, recording a vodcast with your love & the next thing you know, you're trying to figure out what other animals have red eyes like loons. So here we go, folks. I've climbed out of the rabbit hole with news to share!
Seeing Red: Why Do Some Animals Have Red Eyes?
It started with a casual observation. During our latest Hike & Hearth vodcast, Dustin and I discussed the Common Loon, the newly announced…
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January 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This is what happens when you're married to a birder. You're minding your own business, recording a vodcast with your love & the next thing you know, you're trying to figure out what other animals have red eyes like loons. So here we go, folks. I've climbed out of the rabbit hole with news to share!
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January 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Dustin took me for a hike through some local marsh that’s frozen over for winter. We saw bluebirds, blue jays, juncos, chickadees, titmice, and a winter wren. He’ll post a few photos later today so stay tuned! But first, time to defrost ourselves! 🥶 #winter #hiking #birding
January 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In the mood for a bit of Friday bird trivia? Hit the play button on this video. You’ll find the answers in the comments!
Check out Sibley’s Bird Trivia with me! Can you answer all 3?
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January 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In the mood for a bit of Friday bird trivia? Hit the play button on this video. You’ll find the answers in the comments!
Why do we love Eastern Bluebirds so much? 🐦💙 Dustin has some ideas on why these living jewels captivate us in this highlight clip. #easternbluebird #wildlife #photography #birding
Eastern Bluebirds: Their Colors Are Unmatched in Nature
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January 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Why do we love Eastern Bluebirds so much? 🐦💙 Dustin has some ideas on why these living jewels captivate us in this highlight clip. #easternbluebird #wildlife #photography #birding
Alas, we have no photography to share on this Squirrel Appreciation Day. But our Bluesky devotion knows no bounds, so here’s a few fun facts to honor this nutty event! #squirrel #squirrelappreciationday #wildlife
Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! #wildlife #squirrel #bluesky
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January 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Alas, we have no photography to share on this Squirrel Appreciation Day. But our Bluesky devotion knows no bounds, so here’s a few fun facts to honor this nutty event! #squirrel #squirrelappreciationday #wildlife
What makes owls so special? We have our own ideas on this. Anything you’d add to the list? #owls #wildlifeconservation #birding
What makes owls special? Discover their secrets in 60 seconds
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January 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What makes owls so special? We have our own ideas on this. Anything you’d add to the list? #owls #wildlifeconservation #birding
It's been a long 24 hours, and we're not even sure what to say. So here's a river otter, everybody. Despite it all, nature remains a pretty awesome thing. So we're focusing on that. #nature #otters #wildlife #photography
January 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It's been a long 24 hours, and we're not even sure what to say. So here's a river otter, everybody. Despite it all, nature remains a pretty awesome thing. So we're focusing on that. #nature #otters #wildlife #photography
What do nature lovers do when it's a bazillion below zero outside? We play Wingspan, of course! Never ever have we live streamed on YouTube before but there's a first time for everything, so here we go! If you need something cozy, relaxing and low key, c'mon over! Starts at 6:30 pm EST!
Cozy Live Stream: Play Wingspan with Us on a Freezing New England Day! ❄️🌿
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January 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
What do nature lovers do when it's a bazillion below zero outside? We play Wingspan, of course! Never ever have we live streamed on YouTube before but there's a first time for everything, so here we go! If you need something cozy, relaxing and low key, c'mon over! Starts at 6:30 pm EST!
I was reading an article on Hooded mergansers this morning. Did you know they have eyes that adjust for underwater hunting—like built-in goggles? They can spot fish even in murky water because of this. Birds are cool. #birding #BirdNerd #wildlifephotography
January 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I was reading an article on Hooded mergansers this morning. Did you know they have eyes that adjust for underwater hunting—like built-in goggles? They can spot fish even in murky water because of this. Birds are cool. #birding #BirdNerd #wildlifephotography