It was 2013, and my first summer birding days in Maine were drawing to a close. I had seen pelagic birds, I had seen forest birds, and I was close to hitting a major birding landmark: 100 species on my Life List. So close in fact, that as my husband-to-be and I drove towards my…
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Florida State Parks – Fernandina Plaza
Though only 36 acres, Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park has a European history extending over three centuries, and human settlements reaching all the way back to 2000-1000 BC. I arrived on a windy weekend, the bright sun shining off the green grass of the plaza. Perfect for a picnic or wedding, I traced the edges…
Emerald Coasting – The Release of Norma Jean and Gerdy
It was a beautiful morning in Henderson Beach State Park. The sand was bright white, and the water shone many shades of emerald green. A crowd had formed two lines extending into the Gulf, ready for the release of two turtles rescued and cared for by the Gulfarium. Everyone was buzzing with excitement, a low…
