Short-eared Owls have been on my want list for Pennsylvania for quite some time. I had several opportunities to see them while in college in … Read More
The Croissant-shaped bird
I got out today and did some of my first birding in Maryland, but was sorely disappointed. The weather had turned bloody cold but there … Read More
Year birds, state birds and a lifer
Yesterday I spent the day cruising the gull scene around Tullytown, Pa which is home to a rather massive dump. Larophiles know that dumps can … Read More
Another Ontelaunee sunset
I headed to Lake Ontelaunee again this evening to witness the growing numbers of gulls roosting on the lake. Apparently most of them are spending … Read More
Ontelaunee Black-backed Gulls
Today was a good day for gulls at Ontelaunee. When I arrived there were several hundred circling around in the air, giving a shimmering effect … Read More
First miss of the year and FOY sightings
Well, I went to go find the Western Kingbird again. I figured it was so easy the first time, why not try to get it … Read More
A quiet January day
Today I met up with a friend to do some birding around Lake Ontelaunee and Blue Marsh Lake. It is the beginning of January so … Read More
The Hungry Herring
While at Barnegat Light State Park in New Jersey late last year I was lucky enough to photograph a Herring Gull chopping down on a … Read More
Lucky end to the year
I was particularly lucky these finals days of the year, getting great looks at the Western Kingbird and pretty good looks at the Ash-throated Flycatcher. … Read More
Western Kingbird in my county
Birds can be very interesting when they show up out of place, but they are especially exciting when they show up nearby and no long … Read More