It was difficult to leave Portal behind after the fantastic experiences I enjoyed while exploring the Chiricahuas. I’d seen so much in such a short … Read More
Arizona Birding Adventures, Part 1
The last time I visited Arizona was the first time I visited Arizona. During the summer of 2005, my family embarked on one of our … Read More
Review: The Princeton Encyclopedia of Mammals
Alright birders, let’s take a break from spring migration (if that’s even possible) and challenge your other-nature knowledge. Do you know the defining features of … Read More
What’s in the box? Part One
Over the past week I’ve been cleaning out American Kestrel nest boxes in Marion and Levy Counties. These boxes are most commonly mounted on utility … Read More
SE Arizona Birding, Day 4 – Chiricahuas to Willcox
This is the fourth posts in a series of posts about my recent birding trip to SE AZ (links to day 1, day 2, day … Read More
Review: Mammals of North America, second edition
It should be immediately stated that I am most definitely not the bird enthusiast in the Weber household. Indeed, while Drew can easily get up … Read More
Cold Weather Birding 1-15-11
Today, Mark Markiewicz and I made a huge birding loop from Hershey, down to Lancaster County, then Berks County, then Lebanon County, and finally back … Read More
Millbrook and Duck Pond
An early walk at Millbrook Marsh added another two birds to the year list. I finally found a Song Sparrow and a Green-winged Teal was … Read More