birding – Page 36 – E. Zambello Writing and Art

April 6, 2016. 10000 Birds – Shorebird Nesting Season That time of the year has come! The magnificent, adorable, and dangerous breeding season for both shorebirds and seabirds along the Florida Panhandle. It’s during these months when I cringe anytime there’s a dog on the beach (though usually dogs aren’t allowed at all), for fear…

April 4, 2016. One World, Two Feet – Birding in Wastewater Wastewater treatment facilities don’t seem like great places to see wildlife. However, throughout the country the holding ponds associated with these areas are often amazing places to spot hundreds of bird species. Read more at: http://oneworldtwofeet.com/2016/03/31/birding-in-wastewater/

March 25, 2016. I had already walked nearly eight miles, feeling tired but content. It was a warm afternoon on the Florida Panhandle, and my husband and I were exploring the recreation areas of Eglin Air Force Base, which is the size of Rhode Island. For an annual $20 fee, I could roam the open…