Midsummer means shorebirding in these parts. Some of you may be stifling a yawn at the very thought of parsing peeps, while others may...

In a society that values consensus and clarity, speaking out against the conventional wisdom or shared beliefs requires bravery. Sometimes a moment demands a...

The compelling contrarian positions put forth during Come@Me Week undoubtedly had many of you questioning your core beliefs about birds, birding, conservation, and even...

Ready for some contrarian birding commentary? The end of June may be superior in many ways to other times of year, or at least...

Another Father’s Day, another opportunity for millions of birding dads to invite, entice, or drag their progeny out into the field. Here’s a question...

Most of us know all too well the bittersweet mood returning from a birding trip evokes. On the one hand, a successful adventure results...

Another birdy weekend (YMMV) has come and gone. Did you make the most of it? As promised, I ventured out into the lush and...

For some of you, this final weekend of May is still in full flower. Let’s not gloat, though. You may be birding on a...