Learning the Birds: A Book Review
In July 2011 a Henslow’s Sparrow was found in Ames, N.Y., a rural area in the eastern-central part of the...
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Wildlife refuges and parks hit by Hurricane Ian
One of Florida’s most popular birding destinations faces an “immense” cleanup after Hurricane Ian. J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...
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Birding Shanghai in September 2022
If you are an ornithologist who for whatever reason wants to visit Rome, you may want to consider asking for...
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Purple-crowned Fairy-wrens at Geikie Gorge
We try to make a trip to Geikie Gorge each year to go bush-walking and birdwatching, but the area is...
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It’s 11 O’Clock. Do You Know Where Your Red-eyed Vireos Are?
I haven’t watched nightly news in a while, actually, never really watched it as a kid either. However, I remember...
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‘Magic Stump’ documentary highlights Illinois raptor hotspot
Engaging and delightful 20-minute documentary highlights an old tree stump that attracts falcons, owls, hawks, and other raptors in winter....
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Proposed ‘eagle take’ rule needs strengthening
Powerline permit could reduce mortality, while wind energy permit requires more stringent safeguards. Read More "Proposed ‘eagle take’ rule needs...
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Birding the Kruger Park (6): Pafuri area part 2
This is the last post covering my time birding the Kruger Park in November 2018. It seems this African Harrier-Hawk...
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Welcome Back, Shorbies!
If you know me, then you are well aware of how much I love shorebirds. Even when writing my book...
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Half of Earth’s bird species face declines
The good news, says a BirdLife International scientist: 'If we give nature a chance, it can recover.' Read More "Half...
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