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Category: Feathered Friends
Feathered Friends is my birdwatching micro‑series, where I share the birds I spot, the moments they create, and how nature supports my brain health and MS journey. These posts blend curiosity, learning, and the joy of slowing down long enough to notice what’s right outside my window.
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The author reflects on their birdwatching adventures, documenting sightings and encounters, including new species like a baby robin and red-winged blackbirds. Despite slow growth in their lifer list, they embrace birding as a hobby influenced by the competitive landscape introduced in the documentary “Listers.” Lifers can appear unexpectedly, enriching their experience.
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The author shares a heartwarming experience of observing Carolina Wrens raising their young in their backyard, highlighting the joy of birdwatching. Additionally, a Mother’s Day outing to Saxapahaw involves enjoying brunch and nature, while adding new bird species to their list. The scenic dam brings peace and enhances the family’s outdoor experience.
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The author reflects on their birdwatching experiences enhanced by the Merlin App, which identifies and tracks various bird species. By combining birdwatching with daily walks, they appreciate sightings like the Cooper’s Hawk, Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, American Crow, and Brown-headed Cowbird, each with unique characteristics.
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The author shares their experience of birdwatching, sparked by a Christmas gift of a video bird feeder. They reflect on the benefits of this hobby for brain health, especially in relation to managing multiple sclerosis. As they learn to identify birds like the Chipping Sparrow, they find joy and motivation in every moment of discovery.