Green Birder

The Best of Birding

At the peak of spring, my top spots for car-free birding.

Apr 30 • Thomas Meinzen

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January 2026

An Unforgettable Year

Reflections on a record-setting green big year and the road ahead.

Jan 23 • Thomas Meinzen

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December 2025

Full Circle

Amid floods, landslides, and a final bike-birding push, Christmas Bird Counts return.

Dec 24, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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The Home Stretch

Reflections on community catalyze a call to act.

Dec 3, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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November 2025

The Thrill of the Chase

As days shorten, my searches for new birds lengthen and intensify.

Nov 13, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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September 2025

The Car-Free Coast

A wild ocean beckons, and we answer the call.

Sep 26, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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August 2025

Malheur by Bike: Adventures in Paradise

Water in the desert supports a land brimming with life.

Aug 17, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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July 2025

Biking across Oregon: Part 2

Eastside adventures bring birding milestones.

Jul 9, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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June 2025

Biking across Oregon: Part 1

Three friends cross the Cascades on bikes.

Jun 24, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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May 2025

A River of Birds and a Biking Big Day

Migration ushers in wonder and worry for lovers of the natural world.

May 25, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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Mountains, Mysteries, and a Little Magic

April showers bring migrating birds and many adventures.

May 2, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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March 2025

Spring has Sprung!

It's time to rejoice in flowers, foliage, and a most singular sparrow.

Mar 28, 2025 • Thomas Meinzen

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