Avian Journals
Avian Journals explore birding through a wider lens. From well-being, culture, community, and the sheer brilliance of birdlife, each journal looks at how birds shape the way we move through the world.
Written by the LYFER team along with guest contributors, these articles celebrate the brilliance of birds and share our take on birding in the modern world. Always curious and definitely a little unexpected.

A night with the Plains-wanderer
Our encounter with the endangered Plains-wanderer with Phil Maher.
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More Than Merch - We Stand for So Much More - Part 2 of 2
[Estimated read: 5 minutes] Part 2 and the final chapter in the More Than Merch Avian Journal series brings together the full crew of LYFER’s manufacturing partners. From day one, we set out to bui...
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More Than Merch - We Stand for So Much More - Part 1 of 2
[Estimated read: 5 minutes] Let’s be real, plenty of brands slap a bird on a T-shirt and call it a day. That’s easy. That’s why there’s so much ‘bird merch’ out there. But LYFER? We’re not just mak...
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Our Clothing Manufacturers and Their Birds (Part Two)
At Lyfer, every product we create is a reflection of our commitment to sustainability, social ethics, craftsmanship, and nature. But beyond the materials and the design, there’s something even more...
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Our Clothing Manufacturers and Their Birds - Part 1 of 2
[Estimated read: 5 minutes] At Lyfer, every decision is intentional. We don’t just create birding passionate apparel, we make sure it aligns with our values. From sourcing materials to ethical prod...
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LYFER Core Values: C.H.I.R.P – Bird-Inspired Values for Life
Our core values—Courage, Happiness, Individuality, Release, and Prosperity (C.H.I.R.P), were deliberately crafted around the inspiring lessons birds teach us every day. Far more than a clever acron...
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The Birdmark - the Story of the Lyfer Logo
BIRD POOP! You wouldn’t usually build an entire brand around this unexpected inconvenience, but we did and we want you to be part of it. There’s a long-standing belief that bird poop brings good l...
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Our Calling - It's all about the Birds!
At Lyfer, it’s always been about the birds. Our passion for bird life shapes everything we do—our products, our purpose, and our community. This isn't just a hobby; it's a calling. We believe birds...
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How Lyfer Started: Building a Brand for Bird Enthusiasts
A few years ago, a curious Pied Currawong visited the founder's city balcony, sparking a moment that would change their life forever. The world they navigated became one shared entirely with birds....
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