Hailey Brophy

Hello! My name is Hailey Brophy and I am a lifelong birding enthusiast, a UC Berkeley graduate, and a professional writer. I started birdwatching when, as a small child, my parents bought me a field guide of North American birds. I was so amazed at all the beauty in that book, and began to notice that that beauty was all around me. Birds are everywhere. Once you notice, you can't un-see them. I'm excited to share my passion for this hobby and these lovely creatures. Visit my Linkedin profile to learn more about me or check out my hobby site Legends From History.

Flycatcher Perched on Branch

Flycatcher Symbolism & Meaning (+Totem, Spirit & Omens)

Flycatcher is the name assigned to two major families of birds as well as several smaller families. The New World […]

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Pair of Gulls

Seagull Symbolism & Meaning (+ Totem, Spirit, & Omens)

Gulls have a bit of a reputation problem. Often referred to as “sky-rats” by their many detractors, it’s not too

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A White Stork flying in mountains in southern Spain.

Stork Symbolism & Meaning (+ Totem, Spirit, & Omens)

It’s no secret that storks are meaningful animals with a rich tradition of symbolism. Among birds, there are those that

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Grackle Near Water

Grackle Symbolism & Meaning (+ Totem, Spirit & Omens)

Grackle symbolism is, in many ways, exactly what it sounds like. There are some names that seem to perfectly describe

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Crow on the Fence

Why Are Crows So Smart?

You’ve probably heard before that crows are the smartest birds. But did you know they’re also considered to be one

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Jackdaw in Field

Jackdaw Symbolism & Meaning (+ Totem, Spirit, & Omens)

Jackdaws are the smallest members of the corvid family. Found throughout Western Europe and the Western portions of Asia and

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owl

12 Tips on How to Get Rid of Owls Fast (2024)

Here at World Birds, we’re big fans of wildlife of all kinds, but owls are a particular favorite. Their mysterious

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squirrel

How to Get Rid of Squirrels Fast and Humanely: 15 Tips (2024)

Here at World Birds, we love our backyard wildlife. But what happens when a favorite backyard visitor starts to cause

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skunk on a ground

15 Tips on How to Get Rid of Skunks Fast & Humanely (2024)

So you’ve got a skunk problem. Maybe old Fido has been coming inside and spreading a telltale stink throughout the

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image of an eagle through binoculars

15 Practical Bird Watching Tips for 2024

In years past, birdwatching was often thought of as a sort of “old-fashioned” pastime. You might picture the average birder

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