About Wild Bird Scoop

Backyard Birding, From People Who Actually Do It

Wild Bird Scoop started where most great hobbies do: a backyard, a feeder, and the slow realization that paying attention to birds changes how you see the whole world. Over the years it has grown into a place where bird lovers of every level come for honest answers, identification help, and the kind of practical advice you can only get from people who spend serious time outside.

Our Story

From a Backyard Hobby to a Resource

It started long before this site existed. Years of watching birds in the backyard. A hobby shared with the kids. As the passion grew, it led to opening a wild bird store, then years of running it, then selling it. The knowledge stayed, and eventually it found a new home here.

Today, Wild Bird Scoop is written by a small team of birders, naturalists, photographers, and gardeners who all share one thing in common: they actually love this stuff. Meet them below.

The Team

Meet the Writers

Sydney

Sydney

Has a degree in Zoology and environmental studies. Her work experience includes time at Columbus Zoo and working abroad in Australia where she has worked with several native and exotic species.

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Noah

Noah

A graduate student pursuing a degree in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He builds models on migration and studies why birds choose the habitats that they do.

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Jeff

Jeff

Has an education in biology and environmental sciences. Jeff grew up on a farm in Virginia that was rich with wildlife. It was here he began learning and developing a passion for birds.

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Emma

Emma

A casual backyard birder who got hooked the day a cardinal showed up at her kitchen window. She writes about beginner-friendly tips, identifying common backyard birds, and the joys of paying attention to the wildlife outside your back door.

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Sustainability specialist who loves everything nature-related. Elizabeth creates wildlife-wise, eco-friendly designs and writes about the topics that inspire her.

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Liz

Liz

An independent educator and writer from Indiana. Liz likes spotting hawks, pileated woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and other backyard regulars.

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Stevie

Stevie

A freelance writer with over a decade of experience. Stevie had the opportunity to help birds directly while working as a wildlife rehabilitation volunteer.

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Tom

Tom

A retired teacher with three decades of birding under his belt and a list of life birds he keeps adding to. He writes about identification, regional species, and gear that actually earns its keep in the field.

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Charlie

Charlie

Passionate about birds almost since his very first foot steps outdoors. As a child, he read and wrote about everything with feathers, and that obsession only grew with time.

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Sophie

Sophie

A successful zookeeper and conservationist specializing in native New Zealand species. She loves bird watching in native bush and on coastal trails.

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Jacob

Jacob

A wildlife photographer whose work has been featured in over a dozen online and print publications. He is on a personal quest to visit every U.S. national park and see as many wildlife species as possible.

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Claire

Claire

A native plant gardener who turned her ordinary lawn into a hummingbird and butterfly haven. She writes about choosing the right native plants for your region and building a backyard birds actually want to visit.

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Dana

Dana

A passionate wildlife and nature enthusiast with a deep fascination for birds. When not walking along the beach mesmerized by soaring seagulls, Dana explores the lush green spaces in and around her city.

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Ashe

Ashe

Content writer, marketer, and passionate advocate for sustainability, fair trade, and conservation. Also a devoted birdwatcher and talented artist.

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