I am sure that the most memorable first bird sightings have a way of sticking in your head. Whether it is an endemic, a...

As the dog days of summer descend upon us here in Mexico, many of our avian residents have bailed out and headed back north...

Most long time birders, at some point in their birding career, spent time at a wastewater treatment plant. I am sure there are many...

I have always considered it a true honor to be allowed to join this amazing team of writers, scientists and bird enthusiasts. I feel...

Life in the Mexican desert is, at its very best a challenge. The basic requirements for survival, food, shelter and water never seem to be...

Somehow, when I started writing this story, I just could not get Maria Muldaur’s 1974 hit out of my head….”Midnight at the Oasis”. Well,...

Now that the cast is off my arm, and I am moving around pretty normally, we have continued our exploration of the Sierra De...

What does the average person go looking for, in a new place to live? Close to schools, grocery store, a nice neighborhood, all things...