I’m off to Sydney on Friday for a long weekend (I never get tired of saying that). I’ll be splitting my time between my...

The bright lights of the city at night cause young Eurasian Blackbirds to mature faster according to a new study.

This piece follows on from Part One. After a successful morning’s birding and a very fine lunch, Peter and I made our way to...

There are certain families that I habitually fail to encounter when opportunities arise. I’ve had pretty lousy luck when it comes pittas and broadbills,...

One of the nicest things about staying with my grandparents in Sydney is the proximity of their house to part of the Sydney Harbour...

It is no secret that the large civic parks found in most large cities are great places to go birding, and it Centennial Park...

I was pretty new to watching birds and photography when I first met this Red-tailed Hawk. While keeping track of some hummingbirds in Alta...

Returning to New York, however briefly, has been a joyful reunion — not just with old friends, but with my beloved, quirky New York...