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
Fantastic Fall Vagrants
This fall has been one for the record books. All across the continent, a diverse array of incredible records has left the birding community dazzled. … Read More
Gotta Atlas ‘Em All!
The long-awaited Third New York Breeding Bird Atlas officially kicked off at the start of 2020. Last year, for obvious reasons, it was difficult to … Read More
October Big Day 2019
Who doesn’t love a Big Day? Any excuse to get out and count birds in the name of science is a worthwhile cause in my … Read More
iPhone 5s- Camera and digiscoping
The iPhone 5s shipped with a 8 megapixel camera, like last year’s iPhone 5. We hoped it would be something more on the order of … Read More
Sparrow Drive at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, Florida
On my day off last week, I attended a “sparrow” drive at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. This event was organized by the park biologist, … Read More