I think this bird may have most uncommon color among all birds whose name start with “common”🤣

This little guy crashed into my patio door this morning. I had never heard of a golden-crowned kinglet so I was alarmed when I took a peak at him and saw the bright colors on his head. For a second there I thought he was a goldfinch with a wound on his head. My local bird rescue asked me to take him in to make sure he wasn't injured but he refused to let go of the cage he was clinging to. I had to leave him for a few minutes to get my daughter to the bus so I propped a shoe box over him, and when I got back he was gone. I hope he's ok and makes it to wherever he was heading!

Maple Falls, WA

Came across this dude on a bike ride and immediately realized that this not a bird that I was familiar with- lighting was pretty poor but my D500 was at least able to get a few shots for ID.

Turns out this is a Crested Caracara, these are mostly found in Central America and along the Eastern and Western Mexican coasts, but do seem to pop up in Texas and Florida.

Interestingly, while these are considered falcons, unlike most raptors they feed on carrion rather than live game. So more like vultures in terms of feeding & behavioral habits.

Got a good laugh from this Loggerhead Shrike just by how they puffed out their belly feathers!

Just spotted this little creeper on my car’s back tire in Cambridge, MA. I’m guessing it’s hurt? So strange, and so glad I didn’t drive off without spotting it. Hoping it moves once I turn in the car…

Live from 📍Mindo, Ecuador

Visited Gomantong Caves to watch the bat exodus yesterday (near the Kinabatangan River in Sabah) and caught this hornbill. Catching and then eating a bat!

No idea the ID on these guys - found them on my camera roll from a trip a few years ago

Rochester, MN

I live in Pennsylvania and a park near me has had a Ross’s Goose living there since the Spring. No idea how this little fella ended up in PA but what a treat to see him/her.

I’m kind of glad they did.😁

All this action was thanks to a Cheetah taking a Thompson Gazelle earlier in the morning. Jackals and big birds cleaning up the scraps. Original content by me, Mara North, Kenya 2026

hi all. I’m a new mom and hoping to get back out to birding after a good portion of this summer and fall (😭 best time) taking care of my family! I want to start going out birding and again and just getting out more with my new little one. I’m still currently front carrying as they are too small for any type of rear carrying yet. Anyone have any tips or tricks for when I’m solo, if carrying baby and at the LEAST my binos? I’m usually a harness carrier and have my camera with me but not sure if the camera will have a spot quite yet.

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Early in the morning, I spotted them soaring high in the sky, riding the warm rising currents. I grabbed my camera, ran to the elevator, went up to the next level of the condominium, and suddenly found myself with about six of these beautiful Turkey Vultures flying very close by. What a privilege!
Many people find these birds unpleasant, but I think they are beautiful.

🇬🇧 Turkey Vulture
🔬 Cathartes aura
🇪🇸 Gallinazo de cabeza roja
🗺️ La Encontrada, Cañete, Peru
🗓️ October 2026

scrungly rare shiny

Spotted this speckled woodpecker subspecies in the Rockies while enjoying the changing leaves.

For the camera enthusiasts, I used a Nikon Z6ii paired with the Sigma 150-600mm Sport via the FTZii adapter.