Month: April 2009 - Page 3

Conservation

Ruminations on Seeing The Ruined Mayan City of Copan

April 18, 2009 by Corey 2 Comments

When I was growing up, before I consciously chose to become an atheist, I attended, with my family, a stone church built in 1732...

I and the Bird

I and the Bird #98

April 17, 2009 by Mike No Comments

“Ramblings” is a loaded term, one capable of conveying a continuum of meaning. Some ramblings are aimless digressions, either physical or philosophical, while others...

Birding

Where Are You Birding this Third Weekend of April 2009?

April 16, 2009 by Mike 11 Comments

April is on the wane and it seems like everyone is rushing to somewhere better, or at least warmer. Human beings are far from...

Trips

The Mayan Ruins of Copan

by Corey 1 Comment

Seeing ancient Mayan ruins is a mind-bending experience, especially for someone, like me, who has not seen the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall...

Mammals

Montezuma Muskrat Love

April 15, 2009 by Mike 1 Comment

One of the highlights of my recent trip to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge was long, loving looks at the rodent most associated with the...

News

Sponsor Needed for Bird Guide Training in Honduras

April 13, 2009 by Corey 1 Comment

Honduras is continuing to gain momentum and garner attention in the birding industry and the first Mesoamerican Birding Festival, held in February, 2009, was...

Food