Category Archives: Birds

Insects as Art

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

It’s obvious that I’ve developed quite the obsession with insects, right? I was talking to a friend the other day about how often people respond to my insect posts on social media with comments like, “Gross!” or “Bugs are disgusting!”  … Continue reading →

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I Went to Hell and Back for This — Twice

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

This is a story about expectations. In the beginning of the story you may think I’m quite thick-headed. But I think I redeemed myself in the end, so I’m willing to suffer some embarrassment in the interest of making a … Continue reading →

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Adjusting the Focus

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

I’ve been doing so much birding this year that, to my surprise, I found myself quickly climbing the rankings in my county’s eBird list. I hadn’t set out to compete with everyone else, but when I saw my name hit … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: YELLOW!!

Posted on May 9, 2018 by
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I’m Exhausted and We’re Just Getting Started

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

Where to begin? Spring migration has been in progress for a while, but it got a slow start because we had persistent north winds that kept large numbers of birds stuck south of us. That finally changed early last week … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: I’m Out Watching Warblers!!!

Posted on May 2, 2018 by
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Wordless Wednesday: Palm Warbler

Posted on April 25, 2018 by
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My Personal Connection to an Ornithology Legend

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

What do birders do when it’s raining? Well, today I decided to bird indoors…at the art museum. In recent years, the Toledo Museum of Art has been featuring special bird exhibits every other spring, timed to align with the massive … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Birds

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

I’ve amassed a small collection of bird photos showing their reflections in water, so I thought it would be nice to share them as I reflect a little bit on birds’ lives. Hope you enjoy this quick little item. Imagine … Continue reading →

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Rx: Go Birding, You Fool

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Well, it’s been a long, hard winter in northwest Ohio, but we’re finally able to see light at the end of the tunnel. Birds have started arriving from their winter homes in the south, some trees are beginning to bud … Continue reading →

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