Trips

The Trials and Triumphs of an Odyssey for a Nemesis Bird

August 29, 2020 by Patrick O'Donnell 7 Comments
Most birders know what a nemesis bird is and, most of all, what that truly means. It happens to every birder and it may...
Birds

How to see a Black Woodpecker in Germany

May 28, 2017 by Jochen 5 Comments
Black Woodpeckers are usually easy to find in Germany. Yes, some birders may frown at this statement. At least one birder will now likely...
Birds

Black Woodpecker: Officially a Nemesis

February 6, 2017 by Corey 12 Comments
I have never before had a true nemesis bird. Sure, occasionally a bird has given me problems, like Black-backed Woodpeckers back in 2007 when...
Birding

My Nemesis Birds to Be

December 30, 2014 by Corey 17 Comments
“Thus, I give up the binoculars!” – Captain Ahab’s last words (paraphrased) I have been relatively fortunate in my birding life in that I...
Trips

Black Guillemot in New York, or, A Nemesis Bird Averted

December 23, 2013 by Corey 1 Comment
Black Guillemots in New York State have not been kind to me. First of all, one has never just shown up in front of...
Gray-crowned Rosy-finch by Dominic Sherony
Birding

Fixing a Hole: The Gray-Crowned Rosy-Finch Saga Begins

November 15, 2013 by Carrie 2 Comments
So, winter is very nearly upon us, and no, I never did find a Yellow-headed Blackbird. It has snowed in Montana, it has snowed...
Gray-crowned Rosy-finch by Dominic Sherony
Birding

Nemesis Bird: The Ongoing Saga

August 16, 2013 by Carrie 2 Comments
I have been remiss. More than remiss — negligent. After making all of you, my friends and readers, help me pick a new nemesis...
Birding

Nemesis Draft

March 16, 2012 by Carrie 8 Comments
Ah, nemesis birds. We crave you. We hunt for you. We make up elaborate theories as to why we haven’t seen you. And then,...
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