Dry Tortugas
Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas
A spring trip to the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas brought turquoise water, rare seabirds, and three unforgettable lifers — including Brown Noddy and Masked Booby.
Santa Ana NWR
Birding South Texas: Chasing the Rare Bat Falcon at Santa Ana NWR
A rare Bat Falcon drew us to Texas’s Rio Grande Valley, leading to long days, early mornings, and an unforgettable sighting at Santa Ana NWR.
Maine Harbor
Maine Birding & Blues Festival
Coastal birding, puffins, forest trails, and the North Atlantic Blues Festival made our Maine trip unforgettable — with new species, great friends, and classic summer scenery.
Blue Grosbeak
Spring Migration in Levy County
Spring migration on Florida’s Nature Coast brought 10 warbler species, colorful migrants, and standout April birding around Cedar Key and Levy County.
Paynes Prairie January 18, 2021
Trying for a New January Florida Record
A January Florida birding challenge filled with winter hotspots, rarities, and surprises — ending with a new record of 131 species.
Wagner Farms
Adirondack Birding All Summer
Working remotely in 2020 gave us the gift of a full summer in the Adirondacks. From watching a family of Snowshoe Hares grow in our yard to identifying local warblers with BirdNet and having close encounters with curious deer, it was a season to remember. Join us as we recap our backyard wildlife sightings, local road trips, and our hopes for the next nesting season.
New River Gorge
South Carolina to Pennsylvania: A Pandemic Road Trip
In June 2020, we traded the stress of the pandemic for the open road, mapping out a safe, bird-focused route from South Carolina to Pennsylvania. Join us as we recount our journey through the wetlands of Rock Hill, the scenic overlooks of West Virginia’s New River Gorge, and the incredible migration stopover at Presque Isle State Park. From new state birds to historic lighthouses, discover the highlights of our birding road trip.
When the World Felt Scary, the Birds Didn’t
Birding During COVID‑19: Safe Outdoor Birding in Florida’s Spring Migration
Birding during COVID‑19 became a safe and welcome escape, leading us to open parks across Florida in search of spring migrants, life birds, and peaceful outdoor moments during a difficult time.
Rediscovering Cedar Key: Our Birding Trip (2020)
This 2020 trip to Cedar Key was the start of our love affair with the area—and the reason we eventually decided to call it home! Read about our early birding adventures here, then check out our Levy County Migration post for the best spots to visit in Cedar Key today.
Myakka State Park
Myakka River State Park Birding
Join us as we explore the Myakka River State Park where added Florida life bird 322. We also visited the Crowley Museum and Celery Fields for more Florida specialty birds.