You’ve no doubt heard the famous expression, “If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed will go to the mountain.” The pithy lesson...
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In the words of the A-Team’s indomitable leader, Hannibal, I love it when a plan comes together. I also love it when new birders...
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Happy New Year! The first birding of the year is often among the best, since every bird is new again. I love jumping into...
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The first day of November was absolutely glorious in Rochester, a bright balmy Sunday that stood in marked contrast to the bluster and gloom...
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Migration this spring has been more of a tease than a treat for me. That magical avian wave that sets the treetops swarming with...
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My friend Laura encountered a Lawrence’s Warbler, which is a rare Blue-winged/Golden-winged Warbler hybrid, just a week ago. This weekend, I finally had a...
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Pardon this post’s provocative title but now that I’ve got your attention, let’s talk about woodcocks. That strangest of shorebirds, Scolopax minor has long...
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I’ve shared the details of my first birding excursion of January 2009 as well as my last. During the days and weeks between, I...
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