There are few forms of birding that I find as captivating as pelagic trips. The ocean and its myriad inhabitants have long held sway over … 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
Secrets of the Deep: Pelagic Legends Come to Life
Pelagic birding is one of my absolute favorite forms of birding. There’s no thrill quite like an expedition at sea to seek out wildlife that … Read More
The Magic of May Migration
In the birding calendar year, the month of May is the big event that everyone looks forward to. After a solid showing in April and … Read More
April Showcase: Pre-Peak Migration Highlights
The month of April often feels more like an appetizer than a main course in the world of birding. While we’re well past the late … Read More
A Grand New Year
When I shared my traditional annual wrap-up post in the final days of December 2021, I did so knowing that I wasn’t quite done with … Read More
A Whale of a Time in Seattle
Summer vacation is always a crucial window of opportunity for adventures, but it is all too short and often too busy. This year, I was … Read More
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
A Dash of Florida Birding
Like most of the world, I’ve been keeping pretty close to home for the past year or so. I spent over a month confined almost … Read More
2021 – The First 100
I’ve always appreciated the seasonality of birding. When you’re paying close attention to the goings-on in the world outside your windows, the annual cycle of … Read More