I have spent my entire life exploring nature -- as a child losing himself in the woods to an adult searching for new terrains and ecosystems (sometimes still getting lost) -- and have experienced so many miracles, small and large. Until recently, I believed myself reasonably aware of my seeable surroundings, being able to peer …
As we packed our bags for school, we discussed when we would go back to Portland (ME) to see the rare Great Black Hawk. Maura asked Jackson and I if we wanted to go tomorrow, but we had plans for that day. Then Jackson suggested going today, and sure enough, we did. It was a …
Despite the winds whipping chills of almost zero degrees, we braved the dunes and sand of Sandy Neck Beach in Sandwich to find the elusive Snowy Owl. Bundled and leaning into the wind, we kept our eyes to the horizon, the tall grass, and the water, hoping to see a flash of white. Though no …
After hearing about the many sightings of a very rare raptor, the Great Black Hawk (native to Central and South America), in Portland, Maine, we decided to go on a last-minute road trip. After a restless sleep in York, we wound our way toward Portland, stopping at a couple of good birding spots, including Rachel …
Which of these birds live year-round in Massachusetts? Great SheerwaterNorthern CardinalCrested CaracaraDovekie What species of bird is this? Which of these birds is not a raptor? Red-tailed HawkPeregrine FalconCommon NighthawkBald Eagle What type of bird is an Evening Grosbeak? What species of bird is not native to New England? Eastern BluebirdNorthern GannetSage GrouseSpruce Grouse Which …
As I (Fiona) was heading upstairs to read before bed, I heard the distinctive “whoooooo” of an owl. Jackson and I went into the backyard to get a better listen. We wandered through the neighborhood with our headlamps and flashlights and were able to identify the Great Horned Owl by its call. As it flew …
I think this is going to be a VERY big year… January 1, 2019, kicks off our family Big Year. Last year, Jackson (age 13), Fiona (age 10), Trish (grandmother), Maura (mom), and Bruce (dad) embarked on a big year. While we did well through May, we did not track as many birds as we'd …
The Year of the Green Kingfisher 