The feature photo is another “back-added” photo representing my feeder cam setup as of the spring! I have an older model of this feeder cam, and it’s great fun! It takes a bit of getting used to, but after you figure out some tweaks, you’ll get some great shots. Here is my best one so […]

This is probably commonsense advice for seasoned birders, but it’s good to keep an eye on rare bird alerts (RBA) from neighboring states, both if you’re looking for a weekend trip and to know what might show up in your state. There are several forums, such as social media groups, e-mail lists or websites. On […]

It’s time to cheer myself up about being in cold weather with the birds I could see this month. Thanks to diligent e-Birders and the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology Records Committee, many of the historic sightings from the state checklist are now online and searchable in e-Bird. If a particular species interests you, search for sightings within […]

Today I returned to WI from my NYE holiday with my family. I participate in the BIGBY, which means I keep track of how many species I see without the use fossil fuel. It’s also a really great way to get to know my neighborhood. I have been posting on the Wisconsin BIGBY blog, but […]