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Wild Places, Wild Birds

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“Birds have always had the ability to bring me out of a dark space and provide relief in bad times.” Jason Ward

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Birding Cozumel for some Lifers
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Birding Cozumel for some Lifers

WPWBby WPWB•January 17, 2026March 11, 2026•Posted inBirding, Travel
Headed into the Wild Western UP – mines, jam and wilderness.
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Headed into the Wild Western UP – mines, jam and wilderness.

WPWBby WPWB•January 16, 2024August 28, 2026•Posted inUpper Peninsula, Travel, WPWB
The Journey North – 6 days birding to our new home
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The Journey North – 6 days birding to our new home

WPWBby WPWB•May 10, 2019March 11, 2026•Posted inBirding, Travel

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Audubon News

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    October 13, 2026
    GARNER, NC—Kick off the fall planting season by celebrating North […]
  • Audubon Mural Project in Hopkins, MN
    October 9, 2026
    Across the city of Hopkins, Minnesota, a flock of bird […]

Birdlife International

  • African Bird Club passes £750,000 milestone for bird conservation in Africa
    October 14, 2026
    Thirty years of grants have supported 383 conservation projects across […]
  • Massive killing of protected birds in Malta
    October 13, 2026
    Illegal hunting of wild birds in Malta reaches unprecedented numbers […]
  • Global Flyways: New digital series spotlights global effort to protect migratory birds
    October 12, 2026
    We have launched Global Flyways, a new digital film series, […]

Mongabay News

  • South African coal mine advances amid legal challenge and mounting water concerns
    October 14, 2026
    A Chinese-controlled coal mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province is […]
  • Eavesdropping on Malaysia’s dolphins: Interview with marine bioacoustician Saliza Bono
    October 14, 2026
    KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s coastal waters are home to 27 […]

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  • Ask a Birder: Do Extroverts Cheat More?
  • Brent Geese spotted in Dungarvan Bay
  • Bird Guides of the World: João Jara, Portugal
  • No Reasonable Doubt: Why It Takes a Median of 36 Years to Declare a Bird Extinct

Arthur Morris Blog

  • Outfitted for Success: My Go-To Field Hat & Fanny Pack
    Support BIRDS AS ART with your Everyday Online Shopping Using the BAA Tip Jar Costs You […]
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    Your Call Please — if you’re not too busy, be so kind as to rank your […]

Phys.org News

  • Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years
    October 13, 2026
    Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered […]
  • Hawaiian coral tests reveal heat tolerance varies by species and location
    October 13, 2026
    As ocean temperatures rise, corals' ability to withstand and adapt […]

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Will Your State Bird Disappear?

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Being a bird in winter, -20 degrees frigid Lake Superior style.

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Birding Cozumel for some Lifers

January 17, 2026March 11, 2026

Three months at Peaceful Echo Lake

February 14, 2020August 28, 2026

2019 Thanksgiving Birding on the North Carolina Coast

November 30, 2019August 28, 2026
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Grey-tailed Tattler - Okinawa, Japan #birds#japan#okinawa#asia#shorebird

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Bohemian Waxwings are cleaning out the berries in a neighbor's tree. #birds #birdoftheday #michigan #upperpeninsula #nature #birding #wildlife #animals

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— Wild Places, Wild Birds (@thenaturepage.bsky.social) February 28, 2026 at 8:35 PM

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At WPWB, the author loves sharing his passion for wild birds found in wild places. He also strives to explain the connections that birds have with every aspect of the natural world, both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic). Protecting our natural resources begins with understanding how nature functions and how scientific laws and theories shape our planet and universe. This is a vast topic. It represents the most significant challenge we face: ensuring the survival of extraordinary life on Earth. To avoid further degrading the ecosphere, to stop harm and start healing, we must act. It is not too late. Change starts with education, awareness, and humility.

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Wild Places, Wild Birds

Wild Places, Wild Birds

for the love of nature

  • About
  • Birding Resources
  • North Carolina Bird Sounds
  • Michigan Bird Sounds
  • Photography
  • Blog Page

Learn about birds, threats to the natural world, the protection of wild places, and wild birds. Wild Places, Wild Birds presents a blend of birding news, adventures, and resources, melded with conservation news and advocacy for protecting our natural resources. We also have a curated news magazine on Flipboard.

Wild Places, Wild Birds

Wild Places, Wild Birds

for the love of nature

Learn about birds, threats to the natural world, the protection of wild places, and wild birds. Wild Places, Wild Birds presents a blend of birding news, adventures, and resources, melded with conservation news and advocacy for protecting our natural resources. We also have a curated news magazine on Flipboard.