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The Curious Birder

A student’s journey into the world of birding and atlasing

  • Birding General, Birdwalks

    Waves, Wings, and a Thick-Billed Surprise

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    March 2, 2026

    Last week, I had the opportunity to join a New Jersey Audubon Young Birders field trip to Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on Long Beach Island. There were many guides and fellow birders eager to search for birds. Despite the strong winds, numerous birds swam along the coast and soared through…

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  • Birdwalks

    Finding a Mixed Flock

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    February 15, 2026

    Last week, I had the opportunity to go for a birdwalk with my family at a local park. Despite the icy snow and unplowed trails, we managed to see such an interesting variety of birds in a very short time thanks to a mixed flock that happened to be foraging…

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  • Birding General

    Welcome to my blog!

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    January 3, 2026

    As a young child, television shows like Wild Kratts, featuring two brothers exploring nature and teaching fun facts about animals, sparked my interest in biology. My thirst for knowledge about creatures and their interactions with each other continued to grow and found a home in Pokemon, a phase in my…

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Hello,

I’m the Curious Birder

Join me as I learn about the world of birds and birding.

Recent posts

  • Bird Identification in Flight: What Wing Shape Can Reveal

  • When the Air Turns Toxic: How Birds Cope with Wildfire Smoke

  • Brood Parasites Explained: How Brown-headed Cowbirds Trick Other Birds

  • Why Do Birds Stop Singing? The Science Behind Bird Silence

  • Sky-High Scavengers: The Remarkable Turkey Vulture

  • Waves, Wings, and a Thick-Billed Surprise

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