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Birding

Birders are Freeloaders

September 13, 2012 by Mike 28 Comments

If you ever wonder why so many American birders leaven their love of nature with a little self-loathing, look no further than the National...

Trips

Birds of Spain

September 10, 2012 by Mike 1 Comment

Spain, with its vibrant culture and natural beauty, has always been at the top of my list of countries to visit. And with all...

Birding

Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of September 2012)

by Mike 6 Comments

Anyone attuned to the roving of raptors and peregrinations of passerines is probably sporting a big smile this morning thinking about the weekend’s sightings....

News

Mike Interviewed at AllBestBinoculars

September 7, 2012 by Mike 4 Comments

Regular readers probably already know more about me than they’d like, but Perry at AllBestBinoculars asked some excellent questions in our interview. Are my...

Birding

Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of September 2012?

September 6, 2012 by Mike 5 Comments

Do you love this time of year as much as I do? You may have to be a football-loving, bird-chasing father of schoolchildren to...

Birding

Best Bird of the Weekend (First of September 2012)

September 3, 2012 by Mike 12 Comments

The first weekend of September is a volatile time. A season of stasis gives way to months of movement and flux. What fun! My...

Inspiration

Saving your Pennies for the Peterson Auction?

September 1, 2012 by Mike 1 Comment

Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996), legendary artist, naturalist, and Great Man of American birding, left a rich legacy. His philosophical legacy lies in the countless...

Birding