I came late to bird feeding, and when I was finally able to put out a “thistle” sock and...

In a nice moment of serendipity, my review copy of Offshore Sea Life ID Guide: West Coast by Steve...

One of the recurring discussions in the world of nature writing is the problem of tone. Given the sheer...

Producing a book about birds and nesting is a dangerous business. First of all, there is the cuteness factor....

There is GISS and there is Birding by Impression and they are not the same.  GISS—general impression, size, shape—is...

Perhaps I was always destined for disappointment this spring, between last year’s ridiculous May migration bonanza and the killer...

Owls are among the birds with the greatest power to fascinate non-birders, for good and ill. From the ancient...

Last month woodpeckers, this month penguins.  Some are cute, some are dignified (and royal!). None fly, most are curious...