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By the fourth weekend of July, you should have a clear idea what kind of summer you’re dealing with. If past serves as prologue where I live, this will be the summer that never was. How is your summer shaping up? How will you be celebrating summer this weekend and is bird watching on the [...]

Summer doldrums getting you down? Remember that this season has far more to offer than just birds (assuming that’s something you’re into anyway.)  Butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers, and a wide world of flora and fauna are out there wherever you are to be observed and enjoyed. If you’ve never paid particular attention to dragonflies, for instance, [...]

Mid-July is upon us. What else can I say? For many of us, this time of year feels a welcome respite from the hubbub of other seasons. Whatever you’re doing, try to have some fun! On that note, what will you be doing this weekend? Is bird watching on your itinerary? Share your plans in [...]

This weekend, we’re celebrating Independence Day in the good old U.S. of A. The 4th of July means a lot of things to Americans, among them fireworks, parades, barbecues, and best of all, three days in a long summer weekend. While birding isn’t traditionally associated with this holiday, enterprising enthusiasts usually find a place to [...]

I don’t know about you but after a long week of work and rain, I’m ready to get out into the world for a little nature immersion therapy. The imminent end of July reminds us that summer itself shall not last forever. Thus, it behooves us all to live it to the hilt. So where [...]

We’re almost a month into summer around here and I’m ready to relax. Too bad there’s so much to do in July! Where are you watching birds this weekend? Comment below on the excitement you have planned!
I and a small army of friends and family will, as is our tradition in the third weekend of [...]

It’s hot out there, at least on my side of the Earth. Don’t let high temperatures keep you indoors! If you can brave the heat, you’re bound to see something beautiful. So where are you going birding this weekend? Comment below on the excitement you have planned!
I’ll be ogling avifauna at Ocean City, Maryland. This [...]

Most of us in the good old U.S. of A. are looking at a long, lovely weekend in celebration of our nation’s independence from British tyranny. All around the world, students and teachers alike are celebrating freedom from tyranny of a different sort. So where are you going birding this weekend? Comment below on the [...]