Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Big Year trailer is released

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Richard

Birders are getting cranked up about this new movie — nearly every major birding blog mentions it since finally, the trailer from the much awaited – in birder circles –has been released.  The movie is based on Mark Obmascik’s book … Continue reading →

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Naturally Curious — Book Review

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Richard

There’s only a limited number of books you can keep in an Airstream library but here’s one to carry, especially if you spend time in New England. Naturally Curious is a wonderful book given to me for Father’s Day upon … Continue reading →

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Blackburnians and Friends

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Richard

I returned to the North Branch Nature Center early this morning to look for the elusive Black-billed Cuckoo (which I did not see) and check for fall warblers.  It was a grey overcast morning with little activity at first but … Continue reading →

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Life bird #299 — Wilson’s Warbler

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Richard

A Yellow Warbler peeking out This morning I went on a bird walk with Chip Darmstadt, the director of the North Branch Nature Center.  We were looking for fall migrants and found a nice batch of them over a two … Continue reading →

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