Spotted this Common Yellowthroat in a field of native lupines. Just another reminder of how important it is to plant native plants. #birds #bird #nativeplants #nativegardening

My love of birds has led me down the path of turning my yard into a native habitat, so last week I installed 2 new rain gardens filled with native plants. #nativehabitat #nativeplants

Curious, bold, and loud - You can always count on Steller’s Jays to announce their presence. #photography #birds

Envy apples are the superior apple. You can’t convince me otherwise.

So my Lyft driver just told me about the werewolf that ran in front of her car. Kept it weird Portland. #pdx

Birb: An adorable, small, round bird.
#birds #birb #pdx #photography

Birding requires patience that I sometimes struggle with, but the reward is well worth it. This Anna’s Hummingbird was fueling up during our recent snow storm. #pdx #birds #hummingbird

Happy snow day Portland ❄️
#pdx #birds #variedthrush

You know you’re getting old when salt and pepper triscuits are too spicy 🌶️

Now more than ever, it’s important to surround yourself with things that bring you joy. For me, that’s nature—especially birds and trees. Tuning into bird calls helps me stay present, offering a brief escape from the constant chaos of the news. #nature #pnw #birding

I love birding and taking pics, but dread the editing process, which is why I’m still editing pics from 2023. I don’t even do crazy edits - it normally takes me 5 minutes, but it might as well be hours. Here’s a stunning Golden-hooded Tanager taken in Costa Rica. #photography #birds #tanager

Now this feels more like January. Welcome back rain 🌧️ #pdx #pnw

New art for my home office! “Warbler Party” is my second piece by Bekah Zeimetz and I just can’t get enough. I love surrounding myself with birds, even when I’m inside. What’s your favorite warbler?

#art #birds #warbler

I’m not big on resolutions anymore, but I did set some birding goals for 2025, one being to see a Barred Owl. Imagine my surprise when one showed up in my backyard the other morning! It’s not everyday that birds are so cooperative. #birds #owl #photography