In the northeastern United States, October typically features some the greatest diversity and most impressive numbers of the entire fall migration season. This is a … Read More
Honeymoon Safari – Kenya Part 2
Emotions were running high as Jacqi and I boarded our plane to depart from the Laikipia Plateau. The first half of our trip had been … Read More
Honeymoon Safari – Kenya Part 1
On the heels of our unforgettably magical wedding last month, Jacqi and I had just two short weeks to pack our bags for our first … 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
Making the Most of May
May is far and away the busiest month in the birding world here in the Northeast. The condensed timeline of northward spring migration, with birds … 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
Flamingo with the Flow
There are few animals on Earth as universally recognizable as a flamingo. Beloved the world over for their vibrant pink plumage, these leggy, long-necked waterbirds … Read More
April Break in the Adirondacks
You can never keep me away from the Adirondacks for long. Though I don’t get to go birding in New York’s own boreal forest oasis … Read More
Birds of Winter’s Back Half
Late winter is often a challenging time for birds and birders alike. Resources begin to wear thin as the season progresses, and volatile weather may … Read More
2023 and Me
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, a full twelve months of untold potential lie ahead. eBird resets the year list totals to … Read More