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Kayla Fisk
@kaylafiskbirds.bsky.social
Bird Nerd, Artist, Educator
Original art and prints at
https://linktr.ee/Kaylafisk
Started a series of video quizzes for new
Birders to test their male dabbling duck ID skills! #birds #birding #birding101

Beginner Birder Quiz: Dabbling Ducks
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Beginner Birder Quiz: Dabbling Ducks
YouTube video by Kayla Fisk
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January 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Daily Bird Fact: The Lesser Black-backed Gull wasn't documented in North America until 1934, while still rare, has been an increasing winter visitor. It is suspected they have established a new nesting colony somewhere in Canada, but the location is still a mystery. #birds #birding #funfact
January 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Daily Bird Fact: American Crows form large communal roosting flocks in winter. These groups can range from hundreds to several thousand individuals. One of the largest recorded crow roosts, located in Danville, Illinois, was documented to have almost 100,000 crows.
#birds #birding #birdnerd
January 3, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Daily Bird Fact: Did you know that the House Finch isn't native to the eastern half of North America? They were actually released birds, illegally collected and sold as ‘Hollywood Finches’. They reproduced and their range quickly expanded.
#birds #birding #birdnerd
January 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I'm thinking about doing a series of daily random bird facts! Hope you are all prepared for lots of unsolicited bird facts!
December 31, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The only thing I like about snow is getting to see all the cute little bird claw prints, featuring the American Crow here.
#birds #birding #snow
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Do you know the difference between these two sea ducks?
While adult males can be straightforward, female-types can be a bit more tricky!

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#birds #birding #birdid #waterfowl
December 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Of course the day I was doing a Christmas Bird Count it was basically a white out the entire time. Hard to see birds when you can barely see the road 🥲 #birding
December 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Finches are on the move! Excited to see some Evening Grosbeaks in CNY today. Is there a particular winter finch you are hoping to see this year?
November 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The differences in coloration in the White-throated Sparrow is pretty fascinating.
This change isn’t just in their color, but also behaviorally.

White-morphs tend to be bolder and sing more. The tan-morph tends to be more passive, sing less and provide most of the parental care in the pair.
#birds
November 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
New YouTube video on the White-throated Sparrow and their facinating 2 morph system! #birds

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The White-throated Sparrow and the mystery of the two morphs
YouTube video by Kayla Fisk
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November 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Such beautiful patterns, can you guess the bird?

#birds
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Birdtober Day 4: Extravagant Tail
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
This gorgeous Flycatcher is home to the open Great Plains, often seen perched on a fence post. Named after its large forked tail which allows it great maneuverability in the air, aiding in it catching aerial insects.

#birds
November 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Birdtober Day 3: Pollinator
While when you think of pollinators, insects will often be first of mind, but birds can also fill this very important ecological role.

In the deserts of the Southwest, White-winged Doves and Gila Woodpeckers can be important pollinators for the Saguaro Cactus. #birds
October 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Birdtober Day 2: Sparrow
This medium-sized Sparrow is pretty dapper looking with their bold facial markings and bold black throat and breast.
Found in shrubby desert areas in its range, often on the ground as it forages for seeds and insects.
#birdtoberclub2025 #birding #birdwatching #birds
October 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Birdtober is officially here! I chose the theme of western North American birds. I ended up deciding on the Steller's Jay, specifically the interior populations with the extra white facial markings.
#birds #birding #birdwatching #art #drawing
October 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Couldn’t resist drawing the new bird hybrid discovered in Texas! This bird was hatched from a Blue Jay and a Green Jay. Due to climate change, both species range has recently overlapped in a small area in Texas. Second photo credit to Brian Stokes, who discovered this cool hybrid.
#birds #birding
September 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Reposted by Kayla Fisk
Lost bird rediscovered! 🙌

After more than 20 years, the Critically Endangered Jerdon's Courser has been documented again by a team of Indian birdwatchers. 🎉

Find out more about the ‘Search for Lost Birds’ here 👉
www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...
Glimmer of hope: Sought-after lost bird rediscovered in India
After more than 20 years, the Critically Endangered Jerdon’s Courser has been documented again.
www.birdlife.org
September 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
My official Birdtober prompt list!
Birdtober is a daily art challenge in October where each day you try to create a bird based on that days prompt.

Feel free to share to see how many different species can be drawn, painted or craft this year!

#birds #art #birdtober #drawing #artists
September 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Another species that you tend to hear more than see. This elegant sparrow of the open meadows and prairies is a combo of light browns, tan and yellow. While it is often low to the ground, when they sing they will often perch out on an exposed perches to sing their insect-like song.
#birds #art
August 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The annual tradition of Birdtober is continuing for another year! I will post the prompt list and details on September first. Birdtober, inspired by inktober, inspires bird nerds to draw a bird daily in October from the prompt list. #birds #art #birdart #birdlover
August 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
What a cute little warbler!
This bird can be found in high-elevation coniferous forests in a narrow range between Arizona, New Mexico down into Mexico.
Because their preserved habitat is mature forests, logging poses a huge threat to their populations.
#birds #art #warbler #birding #birdwatching
August 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Can you guess what Lifesize bird number 17 is from these clues?
#birds #art #birding #birdwatching
August 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This Common Yellowthroat, bird number 16 of my Lifesize Birds of North America project is complete!
#birds #art #birding #birdwatching #wildlife
August 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This little vireo species is classified as Endangered and has a very narrow range, primarily only being found in scrubby oak habitats. They are particularly susceptible to brood-parasitism by Brown-headed Cowbirds.

Art for this species will be available in shop shortly!

#birds #birdart #art
August 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM