Bird of the Month – 2023
This blog showcases our top bird sightings for each month of 2023. Some are featured in-depth in posted blogs, while others are briefly mentioned. This recap is overdue, and we…
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October 29, 2024
Martha's Vineyard
Northeast Spring Birding 2023
From May to July 2023, we explored the Northeast, highlighting birdwatching trips in Rochester, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Ontario. We observed various species, including Baltimore Orioles and Black-legged Kittiwakes, and enjoyed local attractions such as Martha's Vineyard and Niagara Falls. Our adventures fostered an appreciation for regional birding opportunities.
August 31, 2023
Wagner Farms
Adirondacks All Summer – August 2020
The only good thing about the pandemic is the ability to work remotely. This allowed us to spend our first full summer in the Adirondack Mountains. On arrival, the first…
January 31, 2021
North Fork Long Island
Long Island North Fork – January 2020
This weekend's adventure to the North Fork of Long Island started at the Newark Airport. We hit some traffic on the George Washington Bridge through NYC, but things went pretty…
March 22, 2020
American Dagger Moth (Acronicta Americana)
ADK Yard Birds & Butterflies – 2019
For two decades, my favorite pastime has been birding in the Adirondack Mountains. My time was primarily spent in the Champlain Region, but I've recently moved to a heavily wooded…
October 4, 2019
Howard Park Madwell Trail
Ohio and Niagara – May 2019
Whenever we get the chance to bird at Magee Marsh in Ohio during spring migration, we have to take it. Sharon's flight was nearly three hours late, which gave Mike…
July 29, 2019
Central Park
NYC Central Park Birding – November 2018
After spending Thanksgiving with family, we jetted off to New York City for a different kind of post-holiday tradition: urban birding. Central Park is a favorite of ours, and we…
January 27, 2019
Waterfall Challenge Badge
Waterfall Challenge Adirondacks – May 2018
Mike and I are always looking for an excuse to get away to our summer place in the Adirondacks. We found the perfect one in an email from the Adirondack…
November 12, 2018
Adirondack Moose
Central Adirondacks: Our Home in the Woods
The authors purchased a property in the Central Adirondacks, enjoying birding and nature. They spotted 39 bird species during multiple visits while seeking a moose named Harold.
October 1, 2017
Adirondack Foliage
October 11 – Owling With The Master
Early October in the New York North Country is a beautiful time of year. The fall colors are at their peak, and the crisp, cool air feels fantastic to a…
October 19, 2016