I used to (well, technically still) have another blog, but I’m in the process of migrating my content over here. Every month (or less, in peak times), I have done a rarity highlight of rare species that have occurred in Wisconsin for given time windows. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but a reminder of some […]

This is my new site! A work in progress, but with more customization options (and a sweet domain name…) I was in part motivated to build it for my job search, so here is my CV! fullCV

I have back-filled some posts, but this is the true start date of my new website! Welcome!

Who is always the first to find a new feeder? Black-capped chickadee!

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 […]