I learned a new word today: Diel. I’m a little embarrassed that I didn’t already know that. I will now use the word in...

New York City in July provides limited opportunities for birders to see birds. The often oppressive heat and humidity means that most birds have...

It is truly getting into the dog days of summer here in the northeastern United States. Temperatures in the nineties (Fahrenheit – global warming...

If this post goes up, then it means we are still away from civilisation and without computer, internet, electricity and running water. It means...

The airline business is a competitive and cut-throat arena in which to operate. Emphasis is placed on cost and more importantly, the reduction thereof....

“It’s the least-visited national park in the United States*,” our gracious host said as we drove up Route 20 towards the Methow Valley, through...

Hey – I’m not the only rehabber out here. (Do you know how many times a day wildlife rehabilitators say that, especially in the summer? Normally...

Keep your eyes to the skies… maybe you’ll get lucky and see wild Scarlet Macaws! Midsummer birding can become boring if you focus solely...