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A Bittern standing in cut reeds with it's beak to the sky, photo taken by Rhianna Wren

A Change of Direction

As Rhianna struggles with the isolation of ‘attending’ university during the Covid pandemic, her self-image and the grief of losing…

Birdwatcher watching out from a hide

Pass the Pliers

As stress weighs on Rackie, her dream of finally being able to share her life long passion for bird ringing is on the line…

Birdwatcher standing in a field with his bike and binoculars.

The Fabled Bird Identifier

Some passions start off slowly, others just arrive. Riding his bicycle through the Dutch countryside, Cas explores the birds around him…

The Bright Side

Amid her demanding role as a Consultant Ophthalmologist, Clare copes with undiagnosed ADHD, Sjogren’s syndrome, and the loss of her mother…

Talli birdwatches

Robins and ‘Talli Moments’

An undiagnosed medical condition looms over Talli like her own personal dark cloud. The passing of her grandfather momentarily takes…

Birdwatcher looking through their binoculars at birds.

Breathing Easier

In the Texas countryside, Mordekai lives his life exploring nature and hoping to one day feel safe. Just down the road from him…

The majestic seascape framed by towering mountains exudes tranquillity and awe.

War and Birds

When Ukraine was not at war, Montague Velkin lived in a small city in the Mykolaiv province. He took trips with his family, explored the…

Birder John Dearden captures moments of birds while standing on a picturesque bridge.

From Pain to Victories

A few years ago, father of two, John Dearden faced a life changing event, which put him on a path to finding…

bird on shoe

Finding a Way Back to Nature

When the pandemic hit, Jamie Morton – a Birda ambassador, was living the young, professional lifestyle in London. Suddenly his mental health…