In southern New York, it often seems like winter ends long before spring begins. I am personally a big fan of birding and spending time … Read More
Novembirding: Documenting Vagrancy in a Changing World
November is a season for rarities. This time of year is celebrated as The Weird Month, when wayward vagrants wander to distant lands where they … Read More
The Most Exciting Month of My Life
A birder’s life is tethered especially tightly to the annual cycle of the seasons. As a result, each turn of a calendar page feels like … Read More
What a Wonderful World
Since 1970, April 22nd has been celebrated as Earth Day around the globe. This season of spring renewal is a fitting time of year to … Read More
Vernal Variety Show
The seasonal shift from late winter to early spring is always a bit of an awkward transitional period. The weather slowly lurches towards warmer averages … 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
The Sea-Eagle Saga
This is the story of the quest for one of my most wanted birds in the entire world. As a curious kid who was obsessed … Read More
2021 Top 10 Birds
With the end of the year mere days away, I once again find myself reflecting on the events of the past 12 months. 2021 definitely … 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
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