Ecuador Birding – Coming soon!

Nestled at the heart of the equator, Ecuador is a land of breathtaking contrasts—towering Andean peaks, mist-draped cloud forests, lush Amazonian lowlands, and the legendary Galápagos Islands. This compact country is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, home to over 1,700 bird species, including dazzling tanagers, elusive antpittas, and the iconic Andean Condor soaring over volcanic paramo. Ecuador offers a birding experience like no other.

One Moment in Nature Series

One Moment in Nature is a reflection back in time to a moment of discovery as I explored the natural settings around me. Through the sharing of this moment, is my hope that readers will become motivated to learn more about our environment and its inhabitants, and become passionate advocates for conservation.

Birding Costa Rica – La Pura Vida Tropical

Costa Rica’s national motto and tourism slogan, “La Pura Vida” loosely translates to Live Life or Enjoy Life. With over 900 bird species recorded, there is certainly lots to enjoy! Its varied topography results in a nice diversity of tropical and subtropical bird species . The birds of Costa Rica incite passion in budding and experienced birders alike and provide endless discovery.

HAIKU – Nature’s Reflections

At the simplist level, a Haiku is an unrhymed, 17 syllable (5-7-5) poem about nature. However, at its core, there is more involved here beyond the basic pattern that we learned as children. While Haiku deals mostly with visuals, it tells little, so the reader takes an active role, also becoming subject and object.

Saskatchewan Birds – Oiseaux in the Land of Living Skies

Saskatchewan’s slogan, “The Land of Living Skies” could refer as much to its magnificent birdlife as it does to its awe-inspiring Northern Lights and spectacular thunderstorms experienced there. This centrally located Canadian Province’s “Land of Living Skies” is home to over 400 recorded oiseaux (Fr. bird) species.

Adventures in Arkansas – The Natural State

When it comes to its avian life, Arkansas is a state with a rich and diversified natural heritage. The state’s location in the south-central United States, along with its varied habitats, such as forests, fields, wetlands, and mountains, make it a hotspot for birdwatching and conservation.

Sierra Nevada Birds – Feathers in the Range of Light

California’s “Range of Light” is home to a diverse array of both colorful and cryptic birds (the feathers). It is my intent to use my passion for birds and photography to paint a story about 120 of the most common or most sought-after Sierra Nevada (Range of Light) birds by most nature enthusiasts.

Beautiful Birds of Belize

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a casual observer, Belize offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the beauty and diversity of the avian world. Belize is home to over 500 species of birds, making it a premier birding destination. The country’s diverse habitats support an abundance of bird life.

Learn 100 Common Valley Birds

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a casual observer, Belize offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the beauty and diversity of the avian world. Belize is home to over 500 species of birds, making it a premier birding destination. The country’s diverse habitats support an abundance of bird life.

Yucatan Bird Wallpapers

Costa Rica’s national motto and tourism slogan, “La Pura Vida” loosely translates to Live Life or Enjoy Life. With over 900 bird species recorded, there is certainly lots to enjoy! Its varied topography results in a nice diversity of tropical and subtropical bird species . The birds of Costa Rica incite passion in budding and experienced birders alike and provide endless discovery.

Operation PhotoTrogon

Costa Rica’s national motto and tourism slogan, “La Pura Vida” loosely translates to Live Life or Enjoy Life. With over 900 bird species recorded, there is certainly lots to enjoy! Its varied topography results in a nice diversity of tropical and subtropical bird species . The birds of Costa Rica incite passion in budding and experienced birders alike and provide endless discovery.

Rosy-Finch Rendezvous

Costa Rica’s national motto and tourism slogan, “La Pura Vida” loosely translates to Live Life or Enjoy Life. With over 900 bird species recorded, there is certainly lots to enjoy! Its varied topography results in a nice diversity of tropical and subtropical bird species . The birds of Costa Rica incite passion in budding and experienced birders alike and provide endless discovery.

Great South Texas Birding Adventure

Costa Rica’s national motto and tourism slogan, “La Pura Vida” loosely translates to Live Life or Enjoy Life. With over 900 bird species recorded, there is certainly lots to enjoy! Its varied topography results in a nice diversity of tropical and subtropical bird species . The birds of Costa Rica incite passion in budding and experienced birders alike and provide endless discovery.

Seabirds and Shorebirds of the Central California Coast

From its rocky and sandy shoreline to the depths of the Monterey Canyon, the Central California coastline and its offshore waters are home to a diverse array of colorful and interesting birds. Although none of the hundreds of bird species that breed, winter, or migrate along the coastline are endemic only to this zone, its habitat diversity and famous coastal cold-water up-welling currents are the secret to its exceptional avian diversity. In each blog post followers will enjoy high-quality photographs while learning about the natural history and conservation status of these interesting birds.

Arizona’s Amazing Aves – Birding the Sky Islands

The birdlife of Southeast Arizona is legendary. Many seasoned birders believe Southeast Arizona to be one of the best birding locations in the nation since it is one of the regions with the greatest biological diversity in the United States. Habitats include the Sonoran Desert with spectacular saguaro cactus, grasslands and desert scrub; lush riparian oases; and oak woodlands and pine forests of the dramatic “sky islands.” These 6,000- to 8,000-foot-high mountain ranges rise suddenly from the desert floor and provide respite from the heat of the desert below, and habitat for an astounding variety of birdlife.

Great Britain Birding – Twitching the Day Away

From the Fen and Heathland of Southern England to the Highland Willow Scrub of Scotland, Great Britain has hosted well over 600 different species of birds. From songbirds to gamebirds and from waterfowl to raptors, you can find birds virtually in every nook and cranny of this beautiful land.