There’s a bunch of bird songs I have a hard time with. They all sound like Purple Finches to me. … many of which are edible, more (wild lettuce) or less (hawkweed?
Jun 1, 2024
I thought I knew the drill. It was closer to the start of my walk than I’d expected, so perhaps it was all caused by a cat hanging out near the park entrance.
Oct 30, 2021
I’ve finally got a chance to have a close look at the Brewster medal (long story) and noticed the oddest thing. First, for those who don’t know, the medal is awarded for recent contributions to ornithology.
Aug 30, 2021
A common misconception, which I share (until reminded by brute fact) is that August is too early for bird migration. Apart from shorebirds, which crazily start in July, southward movements don’t really get rolling until September.
Aug 17, 2021
Crows were making a racket in a corner of the Royal Annapolis Royal Gardens (did I get the name right?). But what really got my attention was that it wasn’t just crows, but robins, grackles, and others, too.
Aug 11, 2021