Hey! I'm Alexandre Lajeunesse and welcome to my author page.
I'm a Canadian birder and trained ornithologist, and the founder of The Birding Insights. This is where I dig into the stories behind rare sightings, range expansions, and the everyday lives of the birds around us. My birding started in Quebec and has taken me all the way to the far end of Patagonia, but honestly the birds close to home surprise and delight me just as much as anything I find halfway across the world. They brighten every adventure, and if you're looking for me, I'm probably somewhere scanning for my favorite, the Long-tailed Jaeger.
My articles
Peregrine Falcon Speed and Nests: The World's Fastest Bird in Your City
Learn about peregrine falcon dive speed, urban nesting, DDT recovery, and prey. A guide to the world's fastest bird and its conservation comeback.
Peninsula Valdés Birding Guide: The Complete Zone by Zone Breakdown
The complete zone by zone birding guide to Peninsula Valdés. Coastal sites, steppe interior, and the hidden species most visitors completely miss.
Patagonia Birding on a Budget: How to See the Best Birds Without Breaking the Bank
The honest budget guide to birding in Patagonia. Free sites, cheap transport, and how to see the best birds on $80 to $150 per day.
Note Taking in a Field Notebook: The Birder's Guide to Better Records
Master birding field notes: what to record, quick sketching tips, waterproof notebook picks, and eBird integration for better birding.
Nocturnal Migration: How to Hear Birds Flying Over at Night
Hear spring nocturnal bird migration overhead: from naked ears to recorders and spectrograms.
Magellanic Woodpecker: How to Find Patagonia's Largest Woodpecker
How to find Patagonia's largest woodpecker by sound, habitat and site.
Magellanic Penguin Colony Guide: Punta Tombo, Seno Otway, Isla Magdalena, and Martillo Island Compared
The honest comparison guide to Patagonia's four main Magellanic Penguin colonies. What each offers, when to go, and which is right for you.
Magee Marsh Spring Migration Guide 2026: Biggest Week and Beyond
Magee Marsh is the best warbler watching site in North America. Here's the 2026 guide.
Indigo Bunting in Spring: When It Arrives, Where to Find It, and What It Really Is
Indigo Buntings arrive late April through May. Here's when and where to find them.
How to Use BirdCast for Spring Birding: Alerts, Forecasts, and Live Maps Explained
Use BirdCast forecasts, live maps, alerts, and the migration dashboard for spring birding.
How to Spot Black-browed Albatross from Shore in Puerto Natales, Chile
The only guide to spotting Black-browed Albatross from shore in Puerto Natales. Learn the exact wind conditions, best viewpoint — no ferry required.
How to Read Weather Radar for Bird Migration: A Birder's Field Guide
Read weather radar for bird migration using NEXRAD, Windy, and the dBZ scale.
How to Plan a Two-Week Patagonia Birding Trip: The Complete Itinerary from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales
The complete 14-day Patagonia birding itinerary from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales with flexible daily structures and species targets at each base.
How to Identify Warblers by Song in Spring: A Beginner's Guide
Learn warbler songs in spring with three analytical questions and six anchor species.
How to Identify Birds by Sound: A Beginner's Guide
Learn to identify birds by sound with this beginner's guide covering bird songs vs calls, key sound qualities, Merlin Sound ID, and ear-training strategies.
