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Stories
Do you have a Spark Bird?
Share your story!
Do you recall a time when you were first fully entranced by the outdoors? Was there a defining moment that transformed you into a passionate observer nature? This memory was a spark moment.
For birders, the concept of a spark moment is especially true. A “Spark Bird” is the bird that helped spark your interest in birding. It help open your mind to the fascination of birds and nature. It can appear at any time and can be any type of bird, be it a hummingbird, a hawk or a sparrow, but it formed a lasting impression. It usually comes with a nostalgic story.
Spark Bird Stories
Chestnut-headed bee-eaters
Lilac-breasted Roller
On a branch, I saw this wondrous array of color. It turned out to be the Lilac-breasted Roller.
Kerri Miles
Eastern Bluebird
That bluebird represented something very important to me, because although I was kind of sad at that moment, it really sparked my interest not only on birds, but it just made me very happy.
Giovani Ortiz
Atlantic Puffin
I’ve been looking for the Atlantic Puffin for nearly 40 years
Heidi Rowe
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