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
Why Birds Sing the Dawn Chorus: The Science Explained
Learn the science behind the dawn chorus: why birds sing at dawn, which species sing first, and how hormones and territory drive this morning phenomenon.
White-throated Caracara: How and Where to See It in Patagonia
The White-throated Caracara is one of Patagonia’s most striking high-altitude raptors. This guide explains where it’s found, the best places to see it, and practica
When to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders in Spring: A State-by-State Guide (2026)
When to put out hummingbird feeders in spring varies by state. Use our 2026 state-by-state timing table and live migration trackers to get your feeder ready.
When Do Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Arrive? A State-by-State Guide for Spring 2026
When do Ruby-throated Hummingbirds arrive in your state? Use our 2026 state-by-state arrival table, peak timing guide, and live migration trackers.
When Do Baltimore Orioles Return North in Spring?
Baltimore Orioles return north from April through May. Here's the state-by-state arrival guide.
Weather Impact on Bird Activity: A Birder's Guide to Reading Conditions
Learn how weather impacts bird activity and migration. Use wind, cold fronts, fog, and pressure patterns to plan better birding outings in North America.
Torres del Paine Birding Guide: The Complete Self-Drive Zone by Zone Breakdown
The complete self-drive birding guide to Torres del Paine. From the Puerto Natales road corridor to Base de las Torres, Laguna Amarga, and the Nothofagus forest.
Torrent Duck: How to Find Patagonia's Most Specialised River Bird
How to find Torrent Duck in Patagonia. Bridge stops, river structure, best sites.
The Hooded Grebe: Patagonia's Most Endangered Bird
The complete story of the Hooded Grebe — its discovery, catastrophic collapse, the threats driving it toward extinction, and the 2025 captive breeding breakthrough.
The Complete Northern Cardinal Identification and Habitat Guide
Learn how to identify the northern cardinal by crest, bill, and song. Discover habitat, range, and tips to attract these red birds to your backyard feeder.
The Best Time to Go Birding in Patagonia: An Honest Month-by-Month Guide
The honest birder's guide to timing a Patagonia trip. Why December beats January, and what every month delivers species by species.
The Best Field Guides for Birding in Patagonia (Plus the Digital Tools That Actually Work)
The five best field guides for birding in Patagonia plus the digital tools that actually work in the field. An honest guide to what to bring and why.
The Andean Condor in Patagonia: Where to Find the King of the Sky
Everything you need to find Andean Condors in Patagonia, from Torres del Paine to Cerro Dorotea near Puerto Natales.
The 20 Best Birds to See in Patagonia (And Exactly Where to Find Each One)
The 20 best birds to see in Patagonia with honest difficulty ratings, exact locations, and the species that most visitors walk straight past.
Texas Gulf Coast Spring Birding: High Island and Bolivar Flats
High Island and Bolivar Flats spring birding: sanctuaries, fallout timing, and shorebird spectacles.
