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Nature Writing

I was born and raised amongst the rolling hills and crystal blue springs of the Ozarks in southwest Missouri. The flora and fauna of this region have always meant so much to me. I am particularly fond of birds and spend many mornings on trails taking photos and writing in my field notebook. I post personal essays on my relationship with the natural world on my Substack: With love, from the Ozarks and my birding Instagram @OzarksBirder and Tiktok: @OzarksMeg.

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Loons in the Moonlight: An Evening in the Adirondacks

A reflection on my first time hearing the cry of the Common Loon.

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On Hummingbirds: Mother Nature's Crown Jewels

A piece about the beautiful strangeness, resilience, and magic of Hummingbirds.

In Defense of Grackles

In this essay, I reflect on the beauty of the Common Grackle and discuss the decline of our most common bird.

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Between Grass and Sky

Reflecting on my time spent at the Tallgrass Prairie in Oklahoma and what's left of a once free and abundant ecosystem.

Field Notes: The Cedar Waxwing

What observing Cedar Waxwings can teach us about sharing, survival, and an economy of trust.

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A Nation in Crisis: How America's National Bird Reflects its Deepest Contradictions

Reflecting on the conservation success of the bald eagle in Missouri and our nation's struggle with injustice.​

Pelicans, Woodpeckers, and the Quiet Gift of Winter

On Seasonal Affective Disorder, nature walks, and finding solace in the cold months.

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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait: Lessons on Stillness from the Great Blue Heron

​The Great Blue Heron teaches us the power of stillness. In a world chasing speed and instant results, this bird thrives by waiting—calm, focused, and deliberate. Sometimes, slowing down is the smartest move.

How Birding Brought Me Back to Writing

Birdwatching helped me rediscover a love for writing after a year of writer's block and burn out. I discuss how nature has helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life.

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2025  Meg Keller

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