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Finally Saw-Whet
By Mike • March 13, 2011 • 11 commentsTaking down a nemesis bird always takes a place of honor on any birder’s litany of triumphs. The act of overcoming a string of dips through sheer ornery optimism surely serves one well in every sphere of one’s life, but when it comes to chasing birds, resilience redounds to success. I’ve been chasing Northern Saw-whet Owls, those [...]
Another Rochester Birding New Year
By Mike • January 4, 2010 • 9 commentsHappy New Year! The first birding of the year is often among the best, since every bird is new again. I love jumping into a new year list by seeking out specialty winter species, an easy enough task in a place as wintry as Rochester. To usher in 2009, Seth and I hit Sodus Point for seabirds. [...]
