Avian Journals
From well-being and nature to culture and conservation, we share what matters to modern birders. Written by the LYFER team, guest writers, and our community, these journals reflect our unique take on all things birds.

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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Birding, Reimagined: The Modern Birder, Defined (according to us!) - Part 2 of 2
[Estimated read: 4-5 minutes] In Part 1 of 'Birding, Reimagined', we explored how birdwatching is reclaimed, restyled, and redefined all around the world. No longer confined to outdated stereotypes...
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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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Part 2: Predators of the Golden-shouldered Parrot - A Battle for Survival.
[Estimated read: 5 minutes] This is the second article in our Avian Journal series. Where we’re continuing to shed light on the challenges facing the endangered Golden-shouldered Parrot conservati...
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Birding, Reimagined: The Bold, Diverse Future of the Modern Birder - Part 1 of 2
[Estimated read: 4-5 minutes] Ok, listen up! You may not have come across the term "modern birding" yet, but it's real. It’s a term to help define those who have the courage to step up. Those who e...
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Part 1: Golden-shouldered Parrot - Searching for a return to the Golden Years - The Ant-bed Parrot.
.With fewer than 800 remaining in the world, the Golden-shouldered Parrot is a striking symbol of beauty on the brink. This is an extraordinary bird, and it desperately needs our help. Nestled in...
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Starting The Year Right, The Power of Birding: Birdwatching and Mental Well-Being
Whether you're a seasoned birder or someone who enjoys being outdoors, there's a magic in birds that helps us feel more connected to nature, and to ourselves.
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Nature’s Architects - How Bird Nests Inspire Architecture - Part Three
[Estimated read: 4-5 minutes] In the final chapter of our Nature’s Architects series, we journey to an amazing hilltop home in Costa Rica. Which is also home to the world's most vibrant bird life. ...
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Nature’s Architects - How Bird Nests Inspire Architecture - Part Two
"For centuries, birds have influenced architecture and design. After all, they are nature’s master architects. Crafting intricate nests and structures that blend function, beauty, and sustainabili...
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Nature’s Architects - How Bird Nests Inspire Architecture - Part One
For centuries, birds have inspired the world of ‘built-form’, they are, afterall, nature’s master Architects, crafting intricate nests and structures that blend function, beauty, and sustainability.
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