Welcome to my blog! My name is Jenn (aka Mrs. Chirpy) and I started this to blog in 2024 to chronicle my adventures as a beginning birder. Here you’ll find information of interest to birders of all levels, trip reports, photography tips, and more.
I live in Washington, D.C. with my husband, Shannon (aka Mr. Chirpy), who loves the hobby as well. I got into birding in October 2023 as a distraction from my Stage III breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Birding proved to be the ultimate salve for my disease.
Why this blog? I want to share my story and I want to share my hobby. I hope by sharing my story, more people will be cognizant of their breast health. I also hope I can help someone going through what I went through. I hope by sharing my hobby, I inspire others to take up birding, or stop and observe the nature around them. It’s a very special hobby.
I hope you enjoy the blog!