bits & birbs
@bitsandbirbs.bsky.social
📍Oregon, US
🐦 bird-inspired bits & bobs created to educate & benefit conservation: belizebirdrescue.com, mauiforestbirds.org, cascadesraptorcenter.org
💻 www.bitsandbirbs.com
🏷 somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
🏷️ bitsandbirbs.threadless.com
🐦 bird-inspired bits & bobs created to educate & benefit conservation: belizebirdrescue.com, mauiforestbirds.org, cascadesraptorcenter.org
💻 www.bitsandbirbs.com
🏷 somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
🏷️ bitsandbirbs.threadless.com
Anybody need a wee little Royal Tern happily floating in some waves? Royal Terns are IUCN listed as least concern and they're medium-distance migrants with ranges along the tropical / subtropical coasts of North and South America and western Africa....
January 23, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Anybody need a wee little Royal Tern happily floating in some waves? Royal Terns are IUCN listed as least concern and they're medium-distance migrants with ranges along the tropical / subtropical coasts of North and South America and western Africa....
Manu o kū, or white terns, are Hawai'i state recognized as indigenous and listed as threatened. The manu o kū's breeding range is in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the only main Hawaiian island that they nest on is O'ahu. They can be seen right in Honolulu...
January 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Manu o kū, or white terns, are Hawai'i state recognized as indigenous and listed as threatened. The manu o kū's breeding range is in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the only main Hawaiian island that they nest on is O'ahu. They can be seen right in Honolulu...
The Northern Cardinal is IUCN listed as least concern due to its large range - along the US east coast, over to the midwest, into Mexico and small portions of Belize and Guatemala. There are also introduced populations in Bermuda, Los Angeles, and Hawai'i. It's a popular choice as a state bird...
January 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
The Northern Cardinal is IUCN listed as least concern due to its large range - along the US east coast, over to the midwest, into Mexico and small portions of Belize and Guatemala. There are also introduced populations in Bermuda, Los Angeles, and Hawai'i. It's a popular choice as a state bird...
Thank you thank you thank you for supporting this adventure of mine! It's donation day and you guys have helped raise over $820 for conservation since birbs' inception in 2023. Birbs finally made it into the black recently, so I'll be entering the new year with a higher percentage of each sale...
December 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thank you thank you thank you for supporting this adventure of mine! It's donation day and you guys have helped raise over $820 for conservation since birbs' inception in 2023. Birbs finally made it into the black recently, so I'll be entering the new year with a higher percentage of each sale...
The answer to Guess the Birb is...Subantarctic Rayadito! It exists only in the Diego Ramírez Archipelago, which are islands off of the south of Chile. They were described in 2022 as a new taxon due to their larger beaks, bigger bodies, and shorter tails that differ...
December 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The answer to Guess the Birb is...Subantarctic Rayadito! It exists only in the Diego Ramírez Archipelago, which are islands off of the south of Chile. They were described in 2022 as a new taxon due to their larger beaks, bigger bodies, and shorter tails that differ...
Guess the Birb! Newly observed taxon of a species was suggested ages ago, but I'm only now able to bring him into existence (life, right? 🙃). Hint: range is southernmost islands of Americas.
I'll post the answer Friday & the 1st correct answer on each platform gets discount code for the Etsy shop!
I'll post the answer Friday & the 1st correct answer on each platform gets discount code for the Etsy shop!
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Guess the Birb! Newly observed taxon of a species was suggested ages ago, but I'm only now able to bring him into existence (life, right? 🙃). Hint: range is southernmost islands of Americas.
I'll post the answer Friday & the 1st correct answer on each platform gets discount code for the Etsy shop!
I'll post the answer Friday & the 1st correct answer on each platform gets discount code for the Etsy shop!
Need a least minute stocking stuffer? Educational digital coloring books are available in the Etsy shop for only $6 USD!
Somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
Somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Need a least minute stocking stuffer? Educational digital coloring books are available in the Etsy shop for only $6 USD!
Somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
Somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com
A throwback to last year's process video of a big batch 'o birbs... these felt Hawai'i 'ākepa were for friendsofhakalauforest.org who have these & other birbs available in their shop! Help support Hakalau National Forest Wildlife Refuge & get a cute birb ornament or birb earrings while you're at it!
December 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A throwback to last year's process video of a big batch 'o birbs... these felt Hawai'i 'ākepa were for friendsofhakalauforest.org who have these & other birbs available in their shop! Help support Hakalau National Forest Wildlife Refuge & get a cute birb ornament or birb earrings while you're at it!
Need a fun & educational stocking stuffer? I've just added a Birds of Belize digital coloring book to the Etsy shop! Link in bio. All you need is access to a printer AND it's available internationally, no shipping needed! A % of this purchase will be donated to belizebirdrescue.com
Don't forget...
Don't forget...
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Need a fun & educational stocking stuffer? I've just added a Birds of Belize digital coloring book to the Etsy shop! Link in bio. All you need is access to a printer AND it's available internationally, no shipping needed! A % of this purchase will be donated to belizebirdrescue.com
Don't forget...
Don't forget...
The ‘i’iwi is IUCN listed as vulnerable due to their numbers decreasing from avian malaria, invasive species, and habitat loss. Their range is across the main Hawaiian islands, but they're rare on O'ahu and Moloka'i. They use their curved beaks to extract nectar from flowers and...
December 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The ‘i’iwi is IUCN listed as vulnerable due to their numbers decreasing from avian malaria, invasive species, and habitat loss. Their range is across the main Hawaiian islands, but they're rare on O'ahu and Moloka'i. They use their curved beaks to extract nectar from flowers and...
The Tufted Puffin is one of 4 puffin species and is IUCN listed as least concern. Their range is the northern Pacific ocean and their numbers are declining, which is reflected in how they're listed locally...
December 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Tufted Puffin is one of 4 puffin species and is IUCN listed as least concern. Their range is the northern Pacific ocean and their numbers are declining, which is reflected in how they're listed locally...
The Scarlet Macaw is IUCN listed as least concern, although their populations are decreasing due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade. They have a few fragmented populations throughout Central America according to the....
December 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Scarlet Macaw is IUCN listed as least concern, although their populations are decreasing due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade. They have a few fragmented populations throughout Central America according to the....
Little felt birb restock in the Etsy shop! Link in bio.
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Little felt birb restock in the Etsy shop! Link in bio.
More Hawai'i island birbs just arrived for friendsofhakalauforest.org! They'll be at the Nā Mākua Christmas Gift Fair this coming Friday/Saturday in Hilo... stop by their booth and pick up a birb or two! Swipe for the event flyer for more details.
December 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
More Hawai'i island birbs just arrived for friendsofhakalauforest.org! They'll be at the Nā Mākua Christmas Gift Fair this coming Friday/Saturday in Hilo... stop by their booth and pick up a birb or two! Swipe for the event flyer for more details.
These chonky owl ornaments are available in the Etsy shop (somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com)! There's one for each organization: Great Horned Owl (belizebirdrescue.com), Snowy Owl (cascadesraptorcenter.org), & Pueo (mauiforestbirds.org).
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist #birds
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist #birds
November 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
These chonky owl ornaments are available in the Etsy shop (somebitsandbirbs.etsy.com)! There's one for each organization: Great Horned Owl (belizebirdrescue.com), Snowy Owl (cascadesraptorcenter.org), & Pueo (mauiforestbirds.org).
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist #birds
#conservation #savethebirds #etsyseller #bitsnbirbs #resist #birds
The annual Belize Bird Rescue raffle is live! They got some birbs from me this year in addition to some other great items, so head on over to the belizebirdrescue.com to put in your bid to help raise funds to help Belize's birds!
Photo from Belize Bird Rescue on Instagram
Photo from Belize Bird Rescue on Instagram
November 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The annual Belize Bird Rescue raffle is live! They got some birbs from me this year in addition to some other great items, so head on over to the belizebirdrescue.com to put in your bid to help raise funds to help Belize's birds!
Photo from Belize Bird Rescue on Instagram
Photo from Belize Bird Rescue on Instagram
Introducing digital coloring books in the Etsy shop! The first ones up are Hawaiian Honeycreepers. I've made 2 versions - one with extra details to keep you busy (pictured) and another that's less busy for younger kiddos or people who like to keep it simple. Swipe to see all the pages.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Introducing digital coloring books in the Etsy shop! The first ones up are Hawaiian Honeycreepers. I've made 2 versions - one with extra details to keep you busy (pictured) and another that's less busy for younger kiddos or people who like to keep it simple. Swipe to see all the pages.
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The 'apapane is surprisingly IUCN listed as least concern, even though it's a native Hawaiian bird. Their range is across the main Hawaiian Islands, although they are rare on Moloka'i and Lāna'i. Their main threat is...
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The 'apapane is surprisingly IUCN listed as least concern, even though it's a native Hawaiian bird. Their range is across the main Hawaiian Islands, although they are rare on Moloka'i and Lāna'i. Their main threat is...
More 'alalā in the wild!
Images from hawaiidlnr on instagram.
Images from hawaiidlnr on instagram.
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
More 'alalā in the wild!
Images from hawaiidlnr on instagram.
Images from hawaiidlnr on instagram.
The global population of Snowy Owls is IUCN listed as vulnerable due to habitat degradation and urbanization, poisoning from rat bait, and decreased prey. Their range extends from the arctic down to the northern US, northern Europe and Asia.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The global population of Snowy Owls is IUCN listed as vulnerable due to habitat degradation and urbanization, poisoning from rat bait, and decreased prey. Their range extends from the arctic down to the northern US, northern Europe and Asia.
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Holiday items are up in the Etsy shop in case you're feeling festive! Link in bio.
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Holiday items are up in the Etsy shop in case you're feeling festive! Link in bio.
My 'ākohekohe post from last week reminded me of this process video of assembly line 'ākohekohe that I made a while ago. These guys were turned into earrings for mauiforestbirds.org!
November 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My 'ākohekohe post from last week reminded me of this process video of assembly line 'ākohekohe that I made a while ago. These guys were turned into earrings for mauiforestbirds.org!
The Vermilion Flycatcher is IUCN listed as least concern with increasing (!) numbers and have a large migratory range. Per allaboutbirds.org, there are actually 12 subspecies and they range from the bottom of the US all the way down to Argentina. The males are easy to spot...
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Vermilion Flycatcher is IUCN listed as least concern with increasing (!) numbers and have a large migratory range. Per allaboutbirds.org, there are actually 12 subspecies and they range from the bottom of the US all the way down to Argentina. The males are easy to spot...
The 'ākohekohe is a feisty honeycreeper whose range used to be throughout Maui and Moloka'i, but they're now only in a small area of Haleakalā on Maui. They're IUCN listed as critically endangered with numbers decreasing due to the threats that all native Hawaiian birds face...
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The 'ākohekohe is a feisty honeycreeper whose range used to be throughout Maui and Moloka'i, but they're now only in a small area of Haleakalā on Maui. They're IUCN listed as critically endangered with numbers decreasing due to the threats that all native Hawaiian birds face...
Some birb updates!
- Shipping has been a constant... struggle via the Etsy shop. Prices keep increasing and delivery time keeps decreasing. To help us both out, there's now an option for USPS Ground Advantage in the Etsy shop starting at $5!
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- Shipping has been a constant... struggle via the Etsy shop. Prices keep increasing and delivery time keeps decreasing. To help us both out, there's now an option for USPS Ground Advantage in the Etsy shop starting at $5!
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November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Some birb updates!
- Shipping has been a constant... struggle via the Etsy shop. Prices keep increasing and delivery time keeps decreasing. To help us both out, there's now an option for USPS Ground Advantage in the Etsy shop starting at $5!
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- Shipping has been a constant... struggle via the Etsy shop. Prices keep increasing and delivery time keeps decreasing. To help us both out, there's now an option for USPS Ground Advantage in the Etsy shop starting at $5!
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