The Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area in Hempstead, NY, a marvelous saltmarsh preserve on the south side of Lond Island, is well known for...

Though I’ve been back in the city for almost a week I haven’t come close to using up all of my upstate birding tales...

It’s hot out there, at least on my side of the Earth. Don’t let high temperatures keep you indoors! If you can brave the...

Being upstate is great.  Not only do I get to see my folks, swim in their pool, and enjoy the great outdoors, but I...

I’ve always been an enormous fan of Monty Python’s Flying Circus. I love everything they’ve done, but of their movies, I’m most enamored of...

Most of us in the good old U.S. of A. are looking at a long, lovely weekend in celebration of our nation’s independence from...

Some types of birds, such as raptors, waterfowl, and warblers, appeal to both birdwatchers and sane people alike. Members of these avian families are...

Summer is well and truly upon us, isn’t it? School’s out, heat’s on, and there’s a whole lot going on up above us. Too...