Birding is a crucial, inextricable component of my life. It is the lens through which I engage with the splendor and complexity of the world … Read More
Various Vagrants of the Spring Season
The excitement of peak spring migration is one of the most anticipated holidays in the birding calendar year. In contrast with the prolonged, more casual … Read More
The Wonders of Woodcocks
Ask any birder about which birds they like best, and you’re bound to receive a wide array of responses. Some species are admired for being … 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
Secrets of the Deep: Pelagic Legends Come to Life
Pelagic birding is one of my absolute favorite forms of birding. There’s no thrill quite like an expedition at sea to seek out wildlife that … Read More
Old Hood, New View
At the end last year, I bid a fond farewell to the lovely neighborhood of Astoria, where I had lived since December 2019. I spent … Read More
The Magic of May Migration
In the birding calendar year, the month of May is the big event that everyone looks forward to. After a solid showing in April and … Read More
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
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
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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