As October draws to a close, so does the fall migration season. Billions of birds, including the colorful, neotropical warbler varieties, have journeyed thousands of miles from summer breeding grounds in the north to winter haunts in the south; many will even remain in Florida for the colder months before spring migration. Read the rest…
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Duke Nicholas School – We Should All be Like Amanda
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…
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…
E. Zambello Writing and Art 