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Backyard Birding, A Quick Look 🐦

Since winter’s chill has come, the search for food is bringing all the birds to the backyard. I set up the tripod across the way, looking like a true bird stalker. Here are some of my favorites. My favorite is the brightly hued cardinal. The Sparrows hitting up the suet… Read more…


The Eagles of Manchester

While in Connecticut for that ice cream I loved so dearly, I mapped out another photo opportunity as I like to do. Abandoned stuff… I would have to head to Northwest Park to access a trail to some ruins… As it turned out, I had a bit of a detour. Read more…


The Robins of Rochester {2023 Season}

Just like last year, the porch was the home for some gorgeous robin’s eggs! Here is papa bird who spent a good amount of time yelling at us to stay away. Mamma was more relaxed. She sauntering in after finding food and took her shift for warming the eggs. This Read more…


Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge, Part 1

One of my favorite places on Long Island, I try to visit the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge every year or so. This time was a very exciting homecoming trek with my long-time pal who is just returning to the Island and is hungry for renewed wonder. Unfortunately, as Read more…


In The Yard: Birds & Flowers

It finally feels like Spring. The birds, the bees, the flowers and the trees. So here a quick little celebration of the season in its early onset. To more green…


Hunting For Wonder in Western New York
Owl Woods, Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area πŸ¦‰

Braddock Bay in northwest Rochester has a special draw. A hiking trail popular with bird lovers runs through Owl Woods. Here, owls make a roosting pit stop, resting and eating before a long migratory flight over Lake Ontario. Determined to make use of every day of my spring break, I Read more…