10000 Birds – Camping in Alafia River State Park

In terms of early morning birding, I’m the worst. I have the best of intentions: planning my trip, getting my gear ready, setting my alarm. But when the time comes, the snooze button is ever ready and I immediately fall back asleep. As a result, I more often bird in the afternoon or evening, despite…

One Sky, Our Birds – The Warblers Have Returned to Florida!

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…

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…