The Cattle Landing count site run by Belize Raptor Research, where I am currently volunteering, is just north of Punta Gorda in the Toledo District … Read More
First day of hawk watching in Belize!
Woken up early thanks to some Howler Monkeys around 5 am, I hit the road early for birding. The road that my house is on … Read More
First day in Belize!
I am taking a hiatus from field work in Florida for about two months, and working in Punta Gorda, Belize as a volunteer for Belize … Read More
Florida Field Season Highlights
I’ve been in Florida for just about six months once again working for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and this is the first time I … Read More
Call for help for a fellow field biologist/birder
One of the many things I love about birding is the small community atmosphere and willingness of others to help in times of need. Even … Read More
American Kestrel Partnership Kestrel Camera: A Struggle to Survive
The American Kestrel Partnership was created by The Peregrine Fund to gather data about the very alarming decline of American Kestrels in North America. Long term … Read More
Florida Bike-birding: Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area
Today I got the bright idea to take a mid-morning bike ride. I’ve been wanting to check out a big wetland complex that I have … Read More
Florida Kayak Birding: Black-bellied Whistling Duck
I’m not sure if it is just me, but I think the weather has been amazing in Florida this summer. We have only had a … Read More
Florida Kayak Birding: Prothonotary Warbler
My field season has slowed down a little bit, so I have had some time lately to kayak some of the local lakes. Kayaking is … Read More
An evening in Ocala National Forest: Common Nighthawk flight display
Yesterday, as part of my work with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, I spent part of the day mapping territories of Florida Scrub-Jays in … Read More