Words for Birds

My newest nearest neighbor For more than a decade, a sweet mournful whistle has been one of my earliest indications that spring is tapping at winter’s…

May 15 •

Sophie A. H. Osborn

Connecting the World

On peregrine wings April 21, 2024. My companions and I trudge up the final steep ascent through a quiet Montana forest. Last year at this time, we…

May 1 •

Sophie A. H. Osborn

Dazzling defenders

A blue saga It’s a Saturday morning and I settle in with a cup of coffee for a quiet read. Suddenly, a celestial fragment falls from the sky, catching…

Apr 15 •

Sophie A. H. Osborn

Crossing the finish line

A song of spring, a song of hope March 5, 2024. I shuffle along on my morning run, breath visible in the cold air, mind going through my to-do list…

Apr 1 •

Sophie A. H. Osborn

When the ordinary is extraordinary

Color on a winter canvas February 27, 2024. I glance out my window toward my distant birdbath and see an unexpected flash of color—a lovely, orangish…

Mar 15 •

Sophie A. H. Osborn

Winter dipper

Running on a winter morning While out running the other day, I crossed a snow-covered bridge and heard a snippet of birdsong. The singer sounded rusty…

Mar 1 •

Sophie A. H. Osborn

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Feb 1 •

Sophie A. H. Osborn

Words for Birds

Sophie A. H. Osborn harnesses the power of words to benefit the world's birds. Join her in learning about birds, the threats they face, and how you can help.

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