My friend Amanda possesses a heart of gold. She has always loved the environment and all the critters native to both her hometown in Virginia and her new home in Destin, Florida. She is also a friend to the furry species, and recently rescued two feral cats from the woods near her backyard. We should…
Tag: birding
Birding Maine – Shorebirds Mark the Autumn in Maine
Maine is gorgeous in autumn. The crisp fall air, the apple-picking, the fiery colors of changing leaves: all make it my favorite time of year. However, we birders have another autumn event to look forward to: migration. On an early morning in September, I met Linda of the Wells Reserve for an estuary paddle. The…
10000 Birds – Morning on Weeks Bay
Mornings are very important to us Southerners, especially New England transplants like me. During sweltering summers, where my dashboard hits 98 degrees F every damn day, mornings have become my oasis. I can explore outside without sweat dripping from my nose, or wear a T-shirt without worrying that my forearms will scorch in the noon-day…
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