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Gray Catbird Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!

Gray Catbird Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!

If you've ever heard a bird meow or seen a flash of sleek gray darting through a thicket, you might have seen the Gray Catbird. Equal parts mysterious and entertaining,...

Scarlet Tanager Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!

Scarlet Tanager Species Spotlight: 10 Interesting Facts!

The Scarlet Tanager is one of North America’s most striking yet elusive songbirds. Learn some amazing facts and tidbits about these migratory birds that directly benefit from shade-grown coffee farms.

The 5 Reasons Why I Drink Bird Friendly Coffee!

The 5 Reasons Why I Drink Bird Friendly Coffee!

It's time we start saving birds with every sip! That is my philosophy when it comes to drinking coffee. Most people don't think about it, but the coffee that we...

7 Benefits of Drinking Shade-grown Coffee

7 Benefits of Drinking Shade-grown Coffee

In my opinion, shade-grown coffee is one of the best-kept secrets of the java world. It boasts a flavor profile as rich and nuanced as its environmental benefits.  Unlike sun-grown...

5 Negative Impacts of Drinking Sun-Grown Coffee (The Hidden Cost of Your Morning Brew)

5 Negative Impacts of Drinking Sun-Grown Coffee (The Hidden Cost of Your Morning Brew)

Coffee is more than just a morning ritual for millions of people; it's a global commodity with a MASSIVE impact on ecosystems and communities. But while the aroma, taste, and...

5 Best Companies that sell BIRD FRIENDLY Coffee in 2025

5 Best Companies that sell BIRD FRIENDLY Coffee in 2025

  Drinking coffee certified as Bird Friendly by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center can be challenging.  The Smithsonian awards its "Bird Friendly" certification only to coffee products that adhere to...