The Bullbird

Some may call me obsessed with birds—and they wouldn’t be wrong. I love birds. I love learning about them, watching them, and even traveling to see species that don’t make it to my backyard. Birdwatching is more than a hobby for me; it’s my joy, my escape, and my way of finding peace in a chaotic world. It’s something I can do anywhere, any day of the week, and it never fails to lift my spirits. In 2025, I’m taking my passion for birds to the next level with a province-wide Big Year. For 12 months, I’ll be setting out to see or hear as many bird species as possible across Newfoundland and Labrador. From Fox Roost to Ferryland, and St. Shotts to St. Lewis, I plan to cover as much ground as it takes to experience the full diversity of birdlife that our province has to offer. What Is a Big Year? For those unfamiliar, a Big Year is a personal challenge in which birders attempt to identify as many bird species as possible within a specific geographic area over the course of one calendar yea...