Stories and ideas from island time.
Eric Long, also known as Strange Bird, sharing playful tales, creative flights, and tropical reflections.
Pull up a beach chair.
I’m Eric Long. Out here, the clocks run slower, the trade winds carry curious ideas, and everyday life gets viewed through the lens of a sunglasses-wearing tropical bird. Strange Bird is my home for stories about creativity, island living, and taking the scenic route wherever you're headed.
Latest from the Island
From the Island
Scenes from the Shoreline
Visions of island life, floral wings, and feathered perspective captured at golden hour.
Floral wings at sunset
Watercolour shoreline drift
Head-on beach arrival
Strange Bird on shore patrol
Let’s Talk Island Time
Whether you have a wild idea, want to swap island stories, or just say hello, my inbox and social channels are always open.
