The Itinerant Ornithologist

From misty Himalayan forests to mid-western fields — birding without borders

By Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)

· Launched a year ago

Beyond the Field Marks

The story of a confusing meadowlark and how to identify them!

Jun 16•Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)

Hailstone the size of a softball?

A camping trip, a thunderstorm and a giant leap of realization

Jun 8•Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)

The Big Day: 2026

How many birds can you get in a single day in 1 ND county?

May 28•Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)

Zen and the art of missing out on birds

The positive feedback mechanism of Birding

May 18•Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)

Snakes, experiences and a surprise bird

Danger noodle trip to Manitoba!

May 9•Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)

It’s always mountains versus beaches—grasslands never even enter the conversation

Finding meaning in the landscapes no one talks about

Apr 28•Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)

The search for an American Dipper

Kept dipping on the dipper!

Apr 25•Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)

How do birds know what they look like?

Do they have an internal mirror or a photographic image?

Apr 20•Anuj Ghimire (The Bird Guy)