Slaty-backed Trogon   As birders, we tend to enjoy areas away from the major tourist attractions. But sometimes a tourist location is s...

Saltmarsh Sparrow Saltmarsh and Nelson's Sparrows are two of my all-time favorite sparrow species, and, to be honest, two of my favo...

Last weekend my wife and I took a little mini vacation to the South Hills of Idaho in search of a very unique finch.  The South Hills Crossb...

Lake Michigan is along the migration route known as the Mississippi Flyway. I am fortunate to be able to visit the Chicago lakefront, as we...

Sandpipers at Wharton Point 9-6-2014  I posted about World Shorebirds Day in September when I was out counting birds. At that time I u...