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

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

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

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

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

Want contraband in prison?  How about using pigeons?  Prison guards in Brazil noticed pigeons having a difficult time flying:...

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

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