I’m a pretty devout environmentalist, if there can be such a thing. I’m always out taking pictures of birds and insects; it’s one of my favorite hobbies. There’s nothing like […]
Species Spotlight: Florida Scrub-Jays
Many of us here in eastern North America know and love (or hate) the beautiful blue jay. But there are many other jays present in the US as well, and […]
Species Spotlight: Swallow-tailed Kites
Every spring around March/April, Florida birders get really excited to see the first swallow-tail kites come through. Because they migrate to South America, they aren’t here year-round. But when they […]
My Whirlwind Tour of London, Birdfair, Norwich, and More
My first trip to Europe last August was an absolute dream. My friend Rochelle asked if I would like to accompany her to Birdfair, the largest birding festival in the […]
Why are Juvenile Birds So Difficult to ID?!?!
Many species of birds have babies that look an awful lot like their parents. A young male cardinal is less red than an adult, but clearly a cardinal. Baby egrets […]
My Favorite Facebook Birding Resources
I have found Facebook to be an invaluable resource for increasing my birding skills. I wanted to share with you some of my favorite resources on Facebook in the hopes […]