I love birdwatching. And it seems like that love is shared with an increasing amount of people. Birdwatching has actually become the the fastest growing hobby in the United States. In 2011 there were just over 45 thousand birdwatchers in the country. That number is absolutely dwarfed by the 2020 statistics, which reveal that there were 15.23 million birders making themselves known. A staggering increase. It's understandable that the pastime would see a resurgence. During the darkest days of the…

The birding community is a special one. In my experience, they take care of the land where they're seeking a glimpse of the next rare bird. They smile at their fellow binocular-ed passersby, share good spots (but not all of them), and pick up trash as they go on their way. The hobby is (mostly) a respectable one, involving an appreciation for living things. It's allowed me to be more present, soaking up the quiet beauty of most surroundings. It's tough to be a birder in New York City. The same…

I identify as an amateur birder . I don't get the time to indulge thanks to my “gainful” employment, so I try to assuage the pain by playing Wingspan. Last night I fell asleep to the lull of the Wingspan soundtrack. Birds chirping, soothing harp sounds tinkling. Playing the game (which was definitely designed for birders) is as close as it gets to video game therapy, or board game therapy if you're playing the analog version. The serenity, however, comes at a cost. I fell asleep during the last…

Old McDonald had a farm, EIEIO. And on that farm, he had some memes EIEIO. Well, we've got plenty more memes where that came from. Old McDonald may have had an oink-oink here and an oink-oink there, but he did not have an extensive list of side-splitting animal memes. Sure, Old McDonald might've posted some memes (that he printed out) onto the side of the barn, but the only ones who saw them were the cows, the chickens, and the common house cat. Here, we've got memes for all animal fans. Are yo…

So sweet

These birds are sick

A formidable enemy

Memes for people who'd rather be outside looking at bugs

Adorable animal moments captured on video

Ft. bird gang alliances.

We see you.

You deserve this.

Finally, some good news.

She really, really loves birds.