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A likely last chance for snow shots during the Great Backyard Bird Count

With around-the-clock above-freezing temperatures in the offing, this weekend was likely my last chance to try for shots of birds in the snow. It was not to be. My friend Jim and I hit multiple spots on Saturday, starting at the nearly bird-less Pole Farm. Not a great start for the Great Backyard Bird Count.Continue reading “A likely last chance for snow shots during the Great Backyard Bird Count”

My turn as a birding guide

My office hosted a conference for colleagues from similar offices at other universities this week. As part of the festivities, I offered to lead a birding walk at the Mercer Meadows Pole Farm. Tuesday dawned partly sunny and partly muggy, but conditions were good for the walk. As for the birds, this was one ofContinue reading “My turn as a birding guide”