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Recent Work
Posts about my recent work. They're mostly pictures; so, feel free to take a look inside. There's a little text talking about where I was and what I was up to. I promise to keep it short, though. If you just want to see some of my favorite images from various places, visit my Galleries page.
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Priorities (A May Retrospective)
A summary of my spring birding with my niece as we hunt for migrants warblers and sparrows around the state.
Jun 59 min read
I Left My Heart and Binocs in Finland
A recap of my time in Finland, where I wanted to photograph Western Capercaillie. Of course, I will also be photographing other birds. As with every trip, part of the joy in travel is in experiencing the sights, sounds, and culture of where we are. This trip meant experiencing a blizzard.
May 725 min read
Early Spring
Early spring birding fever has hit, and I am out looking for early migrants. The state-breeding migrants are just starting to show, and I get to spend some time at one of my favorite spots shooting Louisiana Waterthrush.
Apr 174 min read
Saved by a Bird - Texas Birding (Part 2)
From Yellow-headed Caracara to Mottled Owl, it does not sound much like a trip to Texas. A summary of the second half my birding trip to the Rio Grande Valley, which included a last-minute trip to Galveston.
Apr 1118 min read
Saved by a Bird - Texas Birding (Part 1)
A fast-paced trip to Texas and into the Rio Grande Valley for some birding; including a last-minute drive to Houston. This trip focuses on filling some holes in my ABA checklist with my main targets being Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo.
Apr 1118 min read
Challenge Update: Frankly, I was Shocked
A final update on the Feather Frames challenge I participated in last year.
Feb 123 min read
60 Hour Drill - Duluth, MN
A 60 hour whirlwind trip with my brother to visit Duluth and Sax-Zim Bog; looking for Boreal Owl and whatever else we an get our lenses on.
Feb 19 min read
2024
A quick look back at 2024.
Jan 47 min read
That's a Wrap!
A summary of my month of December. A single run for some Short-eared Owl photos and a rarity chase for a Red Phalarope.
Jan 13 min read
Challenge: December Update
My next-to-last photo challenge update. This post will cover the months of November and December. After this, there will be a post that co
Dec 31, 20244 min read
A Sparrow Season Surprise Guest
A Harris's Sparrow hanging out at The Burn makes for a long week of work, but I was able to get out and see it and a few other sparrows.
Nov 4, 20243 min read
South Africa - The Pelagic and the Karoo
Post 2 about my time in South Africa. This post covers the pelagic trip, the journey to Langebaan, and my time in the Karoo.
Nov 3, 202419 min read
South Africa - Cape Town Birds
A post about my time in Cape Town; covering Kirstenbosch and areas along the east coast of False Bay, including Rooi Els and Betty's Bay.
Nov 1, 202420 min read
My Favorite Month
A brief summary of a shortened month of local birding around Indiana for some of my favorite birds - sparrows.
Oct 30, 20242 min read
Challenge: October Update
Another quick summary of the photos I have used for the challenge I am participating in this year.
Oct 29, 20245 min read
Having Fun?
A summary of September and what I was able to photograph this fall migration.
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Summer Fades
A summary of my July birding experiences in the grasslands of Indiana.
Jul 27, 20245 min read
Challenge: July Update
An update on my progress in the photo challenge I am participating in this year. June did not go great, and July is going to be tough.
Jul 27, 20245 min read
Challenge: June Update
A quick update on May's submission for the photography challenge I am participating in.
Jun 22, 20243 min read
Chasing a Celebrity
A Brown Booby shows up in southern Indiana and makes the news. Of course I have to go see it!
Jun 16, 20243 min read
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