Pelagic birding trips appeal to my inner explorer. Searching for wildlife on the high seas offers a special kind of thrill, an opportunity to break … Read More
Arizona Birding Adventures, Part 2
It was difficult to leave Portal behind after the fantastic experiences I enjoyed while exploring the Chiricahuas. I’d seen so much in such a short … Read More
Arizona Birding Adventures, Part 1
The last time I visited Arizona was the first time I visited Arizona. During the summer of 2005, my family embarked on one of our … Read More
Birding the Kinabatangan River
The phrase ‘jungle river cruise’ is tossed around a lot these days. Every morning at the old office water cooler, somebody just keeps on talking … Read More
Belize Mammal Spotlight: Baird’s Tapir
Last fall, IÂ had the opportunity to travel to Belize to participate in the Belize Raptor Research Institute Cattle Landing Hawk Watch. Through this experience, I … Read More
Rabbit Season in the Rockies
Although not technically a “rabbit”, Snowshoe Hares are particularly visible and abundant right now in the boreal habitats of northern Idaho. The vast expanses of … Read More
Florida Bike-birding: Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area
Today I got the bright idea to take a mid-morning bike ride. I’ve been wanting to check out a big wetland complex that I have … Read More
The Southern California Coast 3/31 to 4/2
Leaving La Quinta on March 31st, we began the short second leg of our trip with a 3 hour drive to the town of La … Read More
Florida Winter Butterflies
Most people are living in an icy winter wonderland, where no butterflies would dare to fly. But down in Florida, it stays warm enough that … Read More