Author Archives: Mike

One down, fifty-one more to go in 2019! If your entire birding year depended on the commitment you put forth…

A new year, like a fresh canvas, presents an infinity of possibilities. Birders celebrate the spirit of a new year…

This past year may have felt like it lasted a grueling decade or more, but 2018 only spanned 52 weeks….

The priorities of serious birders stand in stark contrast to those of our less avian-enamored neighbors at most times of…

While most of the world’s avian interest turns to colly birds, French hens, and partridges in pear trees, some enlightened…

While this time of year brings different temperatures and conditions across the world, we still all observe mid-December the same…

Some may feel that 2018 is inching towards its close. Others might fine the pace far more frenetic. Another weekend…

As sure as the sun rises in the east, cold temperatures and winter weather will afflict certain parts of the…

December in the Northern Hemisphere starts slowly but picks up relentless speed as the month hurtles downhill towards a new…

Here we go, about to enter the last month of what I hope has been a profoundly excellent one for…