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The Slow Start of Spring

In southern New York, it often seems like winter ends long before spring begins. I am personally a big fan of birding and spending time … Read More

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Vernal Variety Show

The seasonal shift from late winter to early spring is always a bit of an awkward transitional period. The weather slowly lurches towards warmer averages … Read More

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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

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April Showcase: Pre-Peak Migration Highlights

The month of April often feels more like an appetizer than a main course in the world of birding. While we’re well past the late … Read More

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Winter on the Upper West Side

This January, I officially finalized my departure from Astoria and moved the last of my things into the Upper West Side apartment. Though this is … Read More

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Farewell, Astoria Park: Ode to a Patch

Endings are often emotional experiences. My time in Astoria, which began 2 years ago in December 2019, is rapidly coming to a close. Although I … Read More

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Apartment Birding and Fire Escapism

When I first moved into my Astoria apartment in early December, I immediately began keeping a “yard list” of birds seen around my new home. … Read More

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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

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New Year Birding

Year listing is one of the most popular traditions in the world of birding. The annual cycle of seasons is felt especially strongly by those … Read More

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Phoebe and White-throats – PSU Fall Banding

October 8th was our most recent day of bird banding in the PSU Arboretum, and we were able to capture 41 individual birds of 10 … Read More

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  • Articles
    • Identification
      • Magnificent Frigatebirds – Age and Sex
      • Ageing Peregrine Falcons
      • Ageing Short-tailed Hawks
      • Swainson’s Hawks ID: Part 1
      • Swainson’s Hawks ID: Adults
      • Swainson’s Hawks ID: Juveniles
    • Tutorials
      • Maps in Checklist
      • Merge locations with hotspots
      • more…
    • Photo Study
      • Bronzed Cowbirds in FL
      • Gray Jays in Algonquin
      • Marbled Godwit
      • Stilt Sandpiper
      • Lincoln’s Sparrows
    • Essays
      • Migration is over…why go birding?
  • Categories
    • Birding
      • Bird Finding Tips
      • Site Guide
      • Bird Sightings
      • Identification
      • Rarities
    • Science
      • Ranges and Distributions
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      • BirDAR
    • Photography
      • Photography
      • Featured Photographer
      • DigiscopingPosts that either feature my digiscoped photos or talk about the art of digiscoping.
    • Reviews
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    • ID Quizzes
      • Winter Finch ID
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