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
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.
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.
The Best Time to Go Birding in Patagonia: An Honest Month-by-Month Guide
The best time to go birding in Patagonia, month by month. December is the sweet spot, and here is exactly why, with honest notes on every other month.
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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.
