Well, I didn’t miss this one. Seems like everyone else got to see the Smith’s Longspur in the blogosphere- City Birder, Mike from 10000birds.com, Jersey … Read More
The Long-billed Murrelet Quandry or “Would you Count it?”
Well, I was there. And I most certainly saw an alcid. Could have been a murrelet. Definitely not a Razorbill. Hmm… So is this the … Read More
The chase is on!
A stray from Asia, the Long-billed Murrelet has been sighted at Sandy Hook, NJ and I am off to meet Cameron and some other birders … 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
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
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
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