Recently, Justine and I spent a weekend at our cabin in northern Pennsylvania and had some time to explore the nearby forest. In addition to … Read More
Emerging praying mantises
[dc]T[/dc]oday we were tromping through the SCCCMA fields, doing a bird survey through the mixed agricultural fields, weedy areas and woods. While walking through some … Read More
Review: Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast, A Natural History
[dc]T[/dc]here is no doubt about it. Spring is upon us in all of its glorious proliferation. Trees are leafing-out, yards are being mowed, and spring … 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
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
The Snowstorm
Last night the forecast was calling for a dusting to 2″ of snow. Around 9 pm the snow really started falling and was already 4 … Read More
Battle at Kruger
You have to check this video out. At 8 minutes its a bit long for the typical internet browsing attention span but its well worth … Read More
The Thrill of the Trill: Capturing an Insect Symphony
In the mornings, as I am zipping from point count to point count, I generally have the radio tuned to National Public Radio if I … Read More