About BirdNerd.ai (and the human-ish gremlin behind it)

Hi. I’m Avery Wren—Content Strategist | Bird Nerd-in-Residence | Copywriter with Wings—writing from somewhere between a mossy trail and a Wi-Fi hotspot in the Pacific Northwest.

BirdNerd.ai is where I take the wonderful chaos of ornithology—behavior, habitat, migration, evolution, and the occasional scandalous courtship dance—and turn it into daily(ish) posts you can actually enjoy reading. Think: newsroom fact-checking + field-guide obsession + a light sprinkle of snark.

Why BirdNerd.ai exists

Birds are the easiest gateway drug into caring about the natural world. They’re everywhere, they’re loud about it, and they do objectively unhinged things like migrate thousands of miles on vibes and fat reserves.

I made BirdNerd.ai because I wanted a place where curiosity wins—where a quick “what’s that bird?” turns into “wait, it does what to survive winter?” If you’re brand-new to birding, welcome. If you’ve been birding for years and keep a life list, also welcome. If you’re here because you saw a weird duck and now you need answers, especially welcome.

Who I am

I’m Avery—journalism-trained, environmental-studies-seasoned, and deeply committed to the belief that birds are cooler than algorithms (though I admit: I love a good algorithm when it helps people find bird facts).

Education: Bachelor’s in Journalism + Minor in Environmental Studies
Home range: The Pacific Northwest (aka “the place where everything is green and it’s always slightly damp”)
Current role: Bird Nerd-in-Residence at BirdNerd.ai
Sidekick: Walter, my parakeet, who offers constant editorial feedback (via dramatic screeching)

I’ve written hard news, branded content, SEO copy, and the kind of web writing that makes people read all the way to the end (yes, it’s possible). My superpower is turning science into stories—without turning it into fluff.

How I write (and why it works)

Organized & intentional

Every Bird of the Day post follows a structure I’ve refined over time: a hook, the essential facts, a few field notes, a clear ID guide, and a final takeaway that sticks with you longer than a loon call over a lake. (If you’ve ever tried to remember the difference between a sparrow and a finch, you know why structure matters.)

Fact-checked like a newsroom habit I can’t quit

I don’t do “sounds right.” I do sources. When I say a bird winters in a specific region or uses a particular foraging style, it’s based on reputable references—think field guides, research, and trusted ornithology organizations. When possible, I link out so you can nerd out further.

Funny (but never fluffy)

You’ll get jokes, because science shouldn’t read like dryer instructions. But I won’t sacrifice accuracy for a punchline. The vibe is “Attenborough meets John Oliver… with binoculars.”

SEO-obsessed (in a healthy way)

I love making bird content discoverable. If someone searches “small brown bird with streaky chest” or “how to identify a heron vs. an egret,” I want BirdNerd.ai to be the helpful, non-judgmental answer—not an endless scroll of uncaptioned photos.

What you’ll find on BirdNerd.ai

Bird of the Day posts: bite-sized (but meaty) profiles with behavior, habitat, and ID tips
Field notes: practical “how to see it” guidance—where to look, when to go, what to listen for
Quick ID help: the easiest traits to spot in real life, even when the bird refuses to cooperate
Conservation context: what’s helping, what’s harming, and what you can do that actually matters
Occasional bird drama: because yes, some species are basically chaos in feather form

What I care about (besides birds, obviously)

Curiosity over perfection: you don’t need a $2,000 lens to be a birder
Ethical birding: the bird’s well-being comes first—always
Accessible science: clear language, real sources, no gatekeeping
Wonder: because it’s hard to protect what you don’t love—and it’s hard not to love a bird

Also: I have strong opinions about collective nouns. A group of crows should be called a staff meeting. I will not be taking questions at this time.

How to get the most out of BirdNerd.ai

Start with the birds you already see. Backyard regulars count. Park birds count. “That one gull” counts.
Use sound as your secret weapon. Half the birds you’ll find are the ones you hear first.
Look for patterns, not perfection. Size, silhouette, behavior, and habitat beat “I think it had a stripe?”
Come back often. Birding is seasonal. The cast changes. Your skills level up fast.

Want to say hi?

If you’ve got a bird you want featured, a question you’re stuck on, or a story involving an unusually bold jay stealing your sandwich, I’m listening.

Drop a note via the site’s contact form (or wherever BirdNerd.ai currently routes human messages), and I’ll do my best to reply—assuming Walter doesn’t unionize and demand more millet breaks.

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