Continuing migration
Some folks mistakenly think since many of our songbirds have left town for the season that fall...
So many places to go!
I love the collection of birding locations south of Tupper Lake in the southeast corner of St...
A Beautiful Morning
The morning sun was beginning to climb in the blue sky when I arrived at The Wild Center for a birding...
An opportunity to explore
My teaching and field work responsibilities often take me to the northwest and north central...
An Amazing Time of Year to go Birding!
With nesting season in full swing, it is a good time to think about local summer...
Spring is coming
While snow currently dominates our landscape — much to the glee of me and my cross-country skis — the longer...
Early season snow
With the snow flying in November like it did, Wren, my dog, and I were happy to begin our ski season a bit...
Setting up Camp
While Wren nosed her way around our chosen campsite, I pitched the tent and prepared for a night...
From the marsh to the bog
It is difficult to resist the temptation to stop when driving through Tupper Lake Marsh in the...
A beautiful lake
Although some folks drive right past Massawepie Lake on their way to Massawepie Mire without giving...
A great place to explore
Any chance to check out Massawepie Mire is worth the trip – particularly during early summer,...
From frustration to elation
A few weeks ago, the ground outside my window was brown, muddy, and rather ugly; my skis were...
Warm Late-Fall Weather
Wren and I took advantage of another warm, late-fall day by paddling the other evening. We already...
Another Warm Fall Day
I try to take advantage of every nice day we have during the fall, and this year we’ve had...
A Warm September
Despite the unseasonably warm September — my dog, Wren, and I went swimming every day — fall is...
Adding to a Trip
I had an errand to run in Tupper Lake the other day, and so I took Wren along with me so we could adventure...
A Celestial Event
An event of celestial consequence — I am, of course, talking about the solar eclipse, and even though I...
Starting at The Wild Center
My day surveying boreal birds began at the oxbow at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake where my short...
The Golf Course trails are in great shape this season!
More and more snow
Lost in the excitement of the famous Ross’s Gull —...
A Rare Find
Thanks to their ability to fly, birds can cover ground quickly. Even with that advantage, I’m not sure...
Editor's note: As the seasons change, so do our winged friends. Have you ever tried to identify the sounds of the seasons — the...
Enjoying Warm Fall Days
With rainy weather – and colder weather – bearing down on us, Wren and I tried to grab as...
A Tucked Away Gem
Rock Pond in the Spring Pond Bog Complex is a splendid paddling and birding spot. And so I was happy when I...
An early start
I hate getting up early — it is far too tiring — but I like being up early. That’s when...