Common birds are often overlooked in favor of the rare or more exciting species. Come and (re)discover why common birds deserve our respect (and awe!) and how they teach us to feel more present and connected to our local environment. Featured rockstar species include the Rock Pigeon, Northern Cardinal, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Sparrow and many others.

About Julia

Julia Zarankin is the author of the bestselling memoir, Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder. Her fiction and nonfiction has been published in Audubon, Canadian Geographic, Sierra Club Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and The Walrus. Julia leads culture tours with Worldwide Quest and she is an Ambassador for ZEISS.