Being upstate is great.  Not only do I get to see my folks, swim in...

Recent visits to Jamaica Bay, in addition to providing a wealth of bird sightings, have...

After the frenzy of birding that accompanies May migration June seems sleepy.  Most birds have...

I hoped to see a Black-necked Stilt at the familiar but wonderful Jamaica Bay yesterday,...

Yesterday in New York was hot.  Way too hot.  Fortunately for Daisy and me our...

Want contraband in prison?  How about using pigeons?  Prison guards in Brazil noticed pigeons having...

Everyone knows that squirrels, at least North American squirrels, are very greedy.  They scarf up...

One thing that I like about this time of year is bugs.  Sure, migration is...