The first few weeks of a new year are always an exciting time in the world of a birder. For those of us who enjoy … Read More
Guide to a Patch: Randall’s Island
Randall’s Island is something of an enigma to most New Yorkers. Located at the confluence of the Harlem and East Rivers, where three of the … Read More
Birds of Winter’s Back Half
Late winter is often a challenging time for birds and birders alike. Resources begin to wear thin as the season progresses, and volatile weather may … Read More
Winter Waterfowl in Illinois
Last Saturday (the 15th), Michael Retter and Matt Hale drove up from West Lafayette to stay at my house for the weekend (specifically for the … Read More
Long-eared Owls and White-winged Scoters
Yesterday, I had a half day of school, and couldn’t find a better use of my time than to go birding! I called up my … Read More
Will, Grundy, and Cook County Illinois Birding
Yesterday, I was able to get out for a day of birding with my friend and one of my mentors, Geoff Williamson. In 2013, the … Read More
Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser Hybrid – Presque Isle SP, PA
One aspect that birding has to offer is that every once in a while you might get lucky to see an individual bird of a … Read More