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
Success at last! Ash-throated Flycatcher
The Ash-throated Flycatcher proved an easy target for my camera. I am heading off to New Jersey early tomorrow with my girlfriend so I need … Read More
Strike three for Thayer’s
Well, I have been to Memorial Lake 3 times now to see the Thayer’s Gull and last night was the closest I have come to … Read More
The Chase is on!
Yesterday Tom Johnson reported a California Gull at Memorial Lake State Park along with the Thayer’s Gull that has been frequenting the area. I am … Read More
Strike on shrike
I have a brand new miss for my list. There was a Northern Shrike reported around the same area as that mystery empid (probably Least … Read More
and I missed the Thayer’s Gull
Missed another good bird yesterday. There was a Thayer’s Gull reported at Memorial Lake State Park along with a first cycle Iceland Gull. Both are … Read More
Solanco CBC wrapup
The day started at 4am with a couple productive hours of owling around Octorara Lake. Using calls from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s recent release, … Read More
What is luck?
Well, first of all let’s look at my luck so far. There was a Rufous Hummingbird only 15 minutes from my house for over 3 … Read More