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
What Birding Is
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
2022 Top 10 Birds
With the beginning of 2023 fast approaching, it is time once again to reflect on the most memorable birding experiences of the past year. These … 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
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
Florida Kayak Birding: Prothonotary Warbler
My field season has slowed down a little bit, so I have had some time lately to kayak some of the local lakes. Kayaking is … Read More
10 Warblers you won’t want to miss at the Biggest Week
Ah, the Biggest Week in American Birding is just around the corner. As I am writing this post, the Warbler Capital of the World will … Read More
The Biggest Week in American Birding: Group Birding at its Finest!
The Biggest Week in American Birding is a ten day birding extravaganza in Ohio created by Black Swamp Bird Observatory to promote bird conservation and increase … Read More
Prothonotaries!
President Harry Truman once said that “prothonotary” was the most impressive-sounding political title in the U.S. and in our opinion, the Prothonotary Warbler may just … Read More
Rain Birding at the Biggest Week
[dc]M[/dc]onday morning was rainier than we expected, so we ended up parking at the west end of the Magee Marsh boardwalk and birded from the … Read More