Sunday Sept 9, 2018 I woke up really early in the morning. I had planned detouring around the Cedar Breaks road in search of birds, but changed my plan. I wanted to get home. The early departure meant that I was nearing my favorite bird refuge just after noon. There are always birds at the … More Bear River Refuge – Sept 2018
Let me just say: Chincoteague in August? Just do it. Though I should be a little more specific: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge which is technically on Assateague Island: Assateague is the barrier island outside of Chincoteague Island in Virginia (Assateague Island stretches well north into Maryland too). If you haven’t placed it yet and are … More Chincoteague in August
Back in March, a friend of mine said “Hey, did you know the University of Alaska campus in Nome does guided one day birding trips over three Saturdays in May/June? And the trips only cost $45 each? Interested?” Well, yeah, I was interested. But that $45 is a little deceiving because you still have to … More A weekend in Nome
I have a very hard time finding/spotting small flitty birds when I’m out birding. I would love to be one of those amazing birders who can recognize bird song and know what they are hearing even though they may not be able to spot them. Sure I know the basics in my area such as … More Birding by Ear – A Novice
June 9, 2018 Nome Alaska We met in a gravely parking lot in the gray, foggy, morning light of super early. Radios were passed out to three vehicles. We (Arlene & I) were lucky enough to get in the car (cutest orange Nissan Rogue) owned by Mark and Shay. And off we went. Birders in … More Teller Road a Field Trip (Nome pt 2)
June 7 & 8, 2018 Flyng in to Anchorage airport I flew out of Boise on Alaska Airlines, stopped in Seattle to change planes then on to Anchorage. I may have arrived at 8:27 p.m. but with all of the light it felt more like 5:00. Arlene picked me up at the airport and we … More Nome June 2018 pt 1
May 27 & 28, 2018 These two days were a combination of birding and hanging out with our sister Jessica and her family. We played games with the kiddos, watched a thought provoking funny movie “Stranger than Fiction,” ate, laughed and took the family birding. I had a lot of fun but took very few … More Birding & Family in Spanish Fork
