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
Bird Nesting Habits by Habitat Type: A Complete Guide
Learn bird nesting habits by habitat type: cavity nesters, ground nesters, cliff specialists, and colonial breeders with North American species examples and tips.
Bird Migration Flyways Explained: North America's 4 Major Routes
Explore North America's 4 bird migration flyways: Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific. Learn key species, top viewing spots, and conservation threats.
Bird Foraging Strategies and Predator Avoidance Tactics
Learn how birds forage and avoid predators: gleaning warblers, probing shorebirds, perch-hunting hawks, flocking safety, and mobbing behavior explained.
Bird Courtship Displays and Mating Dances in North America
Explore bird courtship displays in North America: woodcock sky dances, grebe rushes, grouse leks, and backyard favorites like cardinals and bald eagles.
Binocular Focusing Speed Drills: Never Miss a Bird Again
Master binocular focusing speed with expert setup tips and practical drills. Never miss a fleeting warbler or flycatcher with fast target acquisition techniques.
Best Time of Day to Spot Spring Warblers: A Complete Daily Guide
The best time for spring warblers is early morning, but each window of the day matters.
Best Time for Birding in Patagonia
Patagonia offers exceptional birding year-round, but the best time to visit is during the austral spring and summer. From October to March, birds are breeding, migr
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Best Spring Birding Spots Along the Mississippi Flyway: A South-to-North Guide
Mississippi Flyway spring birding: eight hotspots from Louisiana to Minnesota.
Bald Eagle Facts, Habitat, and Where to Spot
Learn bald eagle facts including size, habitat, diet, and the best places to spot bald eagles across the USA and Canada.
American Woodcock Sky Dance Explained: Why This Bird Spirals Into the Sky at Dusk
American Woodcock sky dance explained: learn why this bird spirals at dusk, when and where to see the display, and the habitats where it occurs.
American Robin Nesting Behavior in Spring: A Complete Guide
The American Robin nesting cycle runs 36 to 40 days from first egg to fledgling independence.
American Robin Life Cycle and Behavior: ID, Migration, and Nesting Guide
American robin life cycle, migration timing, nesting habits, and diet explained. A complete identification guide for beginners and experienced birders.
4 Keys to Quick Bird Identification
Master bird identification with the 4 keys: size and shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat. A practical Cornell Lab-based guide for all skill levels.
