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Back to the Dacks

The Adirondack Park is one of my favorite regions in all of New York. I’ve waxed poetic on numerous occasions in the past about how … Read More

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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

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Who will find the Steller’s Sea-Eagle next?

Birders have been captivated by sightings of (presumably all the same) Steller’s Sea-Eagle from Alaska in August 2020 to Texas, the Canadian Maritimes, and most … Read More

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  • Articles
    • Identification
      • Magnificent Frigatebirds – Age and Sex
      • Ageing Peregrine Falcons
      • Ageing Short-tailed Hawks
      • Swainson’s Hawks ID: Part 1
      • Swainson’s Hawks ID: Adults
      • Swainson’s Hawks ID: Juveniles
    • Tutorials
      • Maps in Checklist
      • Merge locations with hotspots
      • more…
    • Photo Study
      • Bronzed Cowbirds in FL
      • Gray Jays in Algonquin
      • Marbled Godwit
      • Stilt Sandpiper
      • Lincoln’s Sparrows
    • Essays
      • Migration is over…why go birding?
  • Categories
    • Birding
      • Bird Finding Tips
      • Site Guide
      • Bird Sightings
      • Identification
      • Rarities
    • Science
      • Ranges and Distributions
      • Banding
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      • BirDAR
    • Photography
      • Photography
      • Featured Photographer
      • DigiscopingPosts that either feature my digiscoped photos or talk about the art of digiscoping.
    • Reviews
      • Appsapps
      • Books
      • Field Guide
    • ID Quizzes
      • Winter Finch ID
      • Tricky angles
      • Accipiter Quiz
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      • Review: Songbirds of North America
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