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
The Wonderfully Weird Yellow-breasted Chat
My list of favorite birds is fairly extensive. I’ve been fascinated by the stark beauty and nomadic lifestyle of the Snowy Owl my entire life. … Read More
From Summer Breezes to Fall’s First Fronts
I’ve often said that people who are more actively observant of the natural world around them are more acutely aware of the seasonal cycle. When … 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
HundredQuest: Global Big Day 2021
It’s finally May, and May means migration! There is no single month that can top the action and excitement of peak spring birding here in … Read More
The Prospect Park Progne: a Mega Martin Mystery
As the doldrums of March draw to a close, spring migration begins to heat up a bit more rapidly. The excitement of the May peak … Read More
2021 – The First 100
I’ve always appreciated the seasonality of birding. When you’re paying close attention to the goings-on in the world outside your windows, the annual cycle of … Read More
Life in Queens: A New Patch
My recent move from Nassau to Queens was one of the final big events in a very eventful 2019. A few months out, I’d consider … Read More
2019 Top 10 Birding Highlights
Like many nature-based bloggers, I enjoy closing each year with a retrospective highlight reel. Ever since 2016, this personal countdown has taken the form of … Read More
Birds We’ve Met Before
Knowingly seeing an individual bird that has been previously encountered is a special treat in the world of birding. Most birders would probably agree that … Read More
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