In the old days, I watched the Atlantic Ocean to enjoy the view—the wavering line between sky and water, the infinite shades of blue...

I’m not an ornithologist. I don’t even play one on TV. Nevertheless, I was pleased to find myself at ornithological ground zero this past week,...

Birders of the 21st century have it good, especially those of us who speak and read English. We can bird all over the world,...

I love authors who make good on their promises. When I reviewed The Warbler Guide back in June, I noted that the one thing...

From Owls in the Family to Wesley the Owl, the narrative in which a human interacts with another species and learns a bit about...

Besides birding, I have another hobby that I like to indulge when I travel: seeking out books from small regional presses. Nearly every town...

  Imagine a world without warblers. No small songbirds feeding like moving jewels in the canopy. A distinct lack of birdsong on a May...

What is it about raptors that fascinates so many people? My work colleague Jim stops me at least once a week in the hallway...