While not all of Lakeland's exotic birds are ABA countable, they are stunning to see. Lake Morton is a hotspot for many species of swans and geese. We saw plenty…
From the Peach Bowl to Birding the Georgia Coast The Peach Bowl gave us the perfect excuse to combine our love for football with our passion for birding. After watching…
Think New York City is just concrete and skyscrapers? Think again. We headed to the Big Apple for a Thanksgiving weekend of urban birding, from guided tours of Central Park’s 'Ramble' with the legendary Birding Bob to coastal scouting at Fort Tilden. Discover why the city that never sleeps is also a hidden gem for birders
When a business consultant offered us suite passes to the Florida vs. South Carolina football game, we couldn't say no. With a noon kickoff, we decided to stay the night…
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…
On the first Saturday in March, we had a layover in San Francisco on our way to New Zealand. With a flight scheduled for later that evening, Mike planned for…
The Lake Apopka Birding Festival was held from January 18-21, 2018. It felt like we were back in our 2015 big year with a flight from Newark arriving in Tampa…
A quick January trip to New Jersey brought classic winter birding conditions — frozen lakes, falling snow, and species like Hooded Mergansers, Bufflehead, American Tree Sparrow, and Great Black‑backed Gulls, plus stunning winter views at Paterson Great Falls.
Every year, volunteers across the Northern Hemisphere participate in local Christmas Bird Counts to benefit important science and conservation work. It's been a few years since I participated in the…
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.