July 16, 2015 Before visiting Belize, I had never seen the jungle. After spending a few days on the ocean, we headed back into the mountainous interior near the capital. Our lodge was at the foot of one of these mountains, and from the top we had an amazing view of the valley below. Simply…

July 8, 2015 After a brief hiatus I am back to weekly posting! During the break I was fortunate enough to travel to Belize, one of the most beautiful countries I have ever visited. I spent the first few days along the coast in Hopkins, a small Garifuna village. The center of the village was…

April 15, 2015 We are now in the throes of spring migration, and many wintering species have begun their journey north, while neotropical migrants have arrived from their cold winter homes in Central and South America. It is a time of change, vibrant activity, and of course, breeding. First, it was time to say goodbye…