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.
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.
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.
Spring migration on Florida’s Nature Coast brought 10 warbler species, colorful migrants, and standout April birding around Cedar Key and Levy County.
A January Florida birding challenge filled with winter hotspots, rarities, and surprises — ending with a new record of 131 species.
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.
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.
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.
It was the middle of March, and news of the Coronavirus pandemic was breaking fast. We wanted to take a trip while being careful to pick a small town, and…
We saw several ebird posts reporting a Snow Goose at Myakka River State Park. On February 1st, we drove an hour south to try for this Florida life bird. The…