The Birds Brought Me Here

A circular logo featuring a bird wearing a ranger hat, holding binoculars, with a forest and mountain landscape in the background. The text reads 'The Birds Brought Me Here.'

Welcome!

Close-up of a roadrunner bird standing on rocky ground in a desert landscape.

Thank you for Stopping by!

Hi! My name is Ira, and I’m an avid birder and amateur photographer who is just trying to go outside more often.

What started as a collection of my photos with pithy comments on Instagram (@mke_birder) has expanded into this blog.

Please use the tabs at the top of this page to view different topics. If you are new to this site, please click on either the “About” tab at the top-right of the home page, or on the blue “Learn More” button directly below.

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I have dedicated this blog to share and highlight my many interests, be it birds, traveling, or photography. Each topic is designated with its own section located at the top of the home page.

I try my best to update this website on a regular basis. If you are visiting for the first time—or the one-hundredth time!—hopefully you will find something new to read.

A good place to start would be checking the most recent entry under “Diary” at the top of the page.

When you visit, please leave a comment on the page you read. It helps me know at least one person is checking my blog out!

Treat yourself and stay a while!

Thanks!

A brown and tan bird perched on a branch amid green and yellow leaves.