Rochester

You’ve no doubt heard the famous expression, “If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed will go to the…

In the words of the A-Team’s indomitable leader, Hannibal, I love it when a plan comes together. I also love…

Happy New Year! The first birding of the year is often among the best, since every bird is new again….

The first day of November was absolutely glorious in Rochester, a bright balmy Sunday that stood in marked contrast to…

Migration this spring has been more of a tease than a treat for me. That magical avian wave that sets…

My friend Laura encountered a Lawrence’s Warbler, which is a rare Blue-winged/Golden-winged Warbler hybrid, just a week ago. This weekend,…

Pardon this post’s provocative title but now that I’ve got your attention, let’s talk about woodcocks. That strangest of shorebirds,…

I’ve shared the details of my first birding excursion of January 2009 as well as my last. During the days…

Pity the poor bird who fails to fly south as its comrades take wing. Lack of foresight has been the…

As the saying goes, one good year deserves another. So, in the interest of starting 2009 off right, at least…