Most birders know what a nemesis bird is and, most of all, what that truly means. It happens to...

Black Woodpeckers are usually easy to find in Germany. Yes, some birders may frown at this statement. At least...

I have never before had a true nemesis bird. Sure, occasionally a bird has given me problems, like Black-backed...

“Thus, I give up the binoculars!” – Captain Ahab’s last words (paraphrased) I have been relatively fortunate in my...

Black Guillemots in New York State have not been kind to me. First of all, one has never just...

So, winter is very nearly upon us, and no, I never did find a Yellow-headed Blackbird. It has snowed...

I have been remiss. More than remiss — negligent. After making all of you, my friends and readers, help...

Ah, nemesis birds. We crave you. We hunt for you. We make up elaborate theories as to why we...