August is a bit of a transition month – from the summer lull at the beginning of the month to the first shorebird migrants...

Every month of 2020 has felt like a year, yet the imminent end of summer still feels too soon. If the end of August...

The year 2020 has delivered (mostly unwelcome) surprises just about every month. Who can guess what August will hold? I’m hoping for more birds!...

If you’re struggling with horrendous summer heat, a trip to Antarctica might sound good to you. On the other hand, if you’re dealing with...

August draws to a close, which means that a new migratory season has begun. We may be chasing migrants well into October, but that...

Mid-August in the Northern Hemisphere demands attention. Most of us have not yet returned to our regular routines and still live on an erratic,...

Ready for the weekend? Ye olde birding calendar tells me that this weekend will resemble the last one to a fault, which is to...

Here in the Empire State, August’s arrival triggers some predictable reactions: “Aw, summer is almost over.” “Aw, school will be starting any day now.”...