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
Ethical Birding in Patagonia: Simple Rules That Matter
Ethical birding in Patagonia follows the same core principles used worldwide. Learn how to respect birds, habitats, and people while enjoying one of the wildest reg
Ethical Birding Distance Rules: How to Bird Without Disturbing Wildlife
Learn ethical birdwatching distance rules: ABA code guidelines, raptor and nest distances, playback limits, and how to recognize bird stress signals in the field.
Essential Gear for Birding in Patagonia: What We Actually Use in the Field
The honest gear guide for birding in Patagonia. Binoculars, spotting scopes, clothing, and accessories tested in the field against wind, rain, and dust.
Dawn Chorus Listening Guide: How to Experience and Identify Morning Birdsong
Experience the dawn chorus with tips on timing, best locations, species layering, and tools like Merlin and BirdNET for North American birders.
Common Loon Lakeside Habits and Calls: A Complete Guide
Learn about common loon calls, diving behavior, breeding habits, and migration. A complete guide for birders watching loons on Canadian lakes and coastal waters.
Chilean Flamingo in Patagonia: Where to See Them, When, and Why December Changes Everything
Where to see Chilean Flamingo in Patagonia, site by site.
Central Park Spring Birding: A Hotspot Guide for May Migration
Central Park spring birding peaks in the second week of May. Here's the complete hotspot route.
Cape May Spring Birding: What Arrives in April vs. May
Cape May spring birding: April brings seaducks and loons; May brings the warbler peak and Red Knot.
Canada Jay Camp Robber Ecology: Food Caching, Boreal Habitat, and Where to Find Them
Learn about Canada jay food caching, boreal forest habitat, early breeding behavior, and the best places to see this friendly corvid on winter trails across Canada.
Blue Jay Habitat, Diet, and Calls: The Smartest Bird at Your Feeder
Discover blue jay habitat, diet, calls, and intelligence. Learn why this corvid is one of North America's smartest birds and how to attract it to your feeder.
Birding the Carretera Austral: Chile's Greatest Road Trip for Bird Watchers
The complete self-drive birding guide to the Carretera Austral. Four sections covered north to south with species lists and honest driving logistics.
Birding Ushuaia: The Complete Guide to the World's Most Southerly Birding City
The complete zone by zone birding guide to Ushuaia. Waterfront, national park, Isla Martillo, and Paso Garibaldi covered with species lists and timing advice.
Birding From the Bus in Patagonia: The Ultimate Way to Spot Lesser Rhea
Long-distance bus travel is unavoidable in Patagonia, but it’s also one of the best birding opportunities. Learn how to spot Lesser Rhea, condors, flamingos, geese,
Birding El Chaltén: Condors, Forest Birds, and the Gift of Paying Attention
The complete birding guide to El Chaltén. Four zones covered with species lists, honest timing advice, and a 3 to 4 day itinerary for serious birders.
Birding El Calafate: Why Laguna Nimez Is the True Hidden Gem of Patagonia
The complete birding guide to El Calafate. Laguna Nimez, Lago Argentino shoreline, the glacier road, and the urban birds most visitors walk straight past.
