Of all the ducks in the world scaup are the worst. They are unattractive, ubiquitous, and uninteresting. Whether they...

This past year may have felt like it lasted a grueling decade or more, but 2018 only spanned 52...

It is always very hard to choose a “best bird of the year” and often I have resorted to...

It was around 08.30 on New Year’s morning. Still slightly groggy, I was determined not to miss my first...

A year ago, we presented a barleywine, a very strong beer, as a stand-in for the traditional Champagne in...

Graduation ceremonies are quite long, and one weekend in December I attended my 5th such ceremony celebrating my husband’s...

Eight days ago, on Sunday, 16 December, a whole big bunch of intrepid birders headed out across my fine...

The priorities of serious birders stand in stark contrast to those of our less avian-enamored neighbors at most times...