Share Your Bird Stories, Photos and Comment

Tell your bird story

Have a bird experience you want to share, but do not see a matching invitation on one of my species pages? This page is for those stories.

Nesting killdeer, cardinals, and other backyard surprises, odd behavior, close calls, and anything else that made you stop and pay attention.

Before you submit

• Original photo required. Your submission must include at least one photo you took that clearly relates to the story.
• Length: 500 to 800 words works best.
• Story first: Tell what happened, where it happened, and what you noticed. A simple timeline is perfect.
• No borrowed images: Photos copied from the internet, social media, or "AI generated" will not be published.
• No video submissions: Please submit photos only.

If you want help identifying a bird

A clear photo is required. Please also include:

• Location (city and state, or nearest town)
• Date and time of day (if you know it)
• Size compared to a familiar bird (sparrow, robin, crow)
• Main colors and any marks you noticed (eye ring, wing bars, streaking, tail shape)
• Where it was (ground, feeder, pond edge, woods, tall grass)
• Behavior (hopping, tail pumping, hovering, probing bark, flocking, alone)

What gets published

I publish stories that are clear, specific, and easy to follow, with an original photo that supports the story.

I may lightly edit story for spelling and readability, but I will not change the meaning.

I may edit title for better search and reader interest.

Use the form below to add your title, story, photo, and email. If your story is accepted, it will appear on the site with your chosen name.