There are times in life when the metaphorical puzzle pieces simply fall into place to produce a picture much more elaborate than the one that was expected. Take for example a recent moment of understanding I experienced when pieces from what I thought were at least two different puzzles suddenly fit together and showed me […]
John E. Riutta
About John E. Riutta
Posts by John E. Riutta, MA, MBA, FLS, MemRES:
iBird Explorer: a Gateway to Understanding
Like most people who are enthusiastic about a particular hobby or past-time, I naturally take great joy from helping any and all who come to me with questions pertaining to one of my favorite interests. In the case of birds and bird watching, these questions come fairly frequently – from both friends and, more often […]
Memorable Moss
Thanks to Lionel Kelleway and all the team at the BBC’s now discontinued Natural History Radio program, I have developed a pronounced recent increase in awareness of and fascination with Bryophytes – mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. Living in Oregon as I do, the development of such an interest is, despite what sociologists or my beloved […]
A Long Overdue Post
For a little over two years now I have posted essays, reviews, musings, idle thoughts, and a host of other intellectual creations here on Born Again Bird Watcher. From this activity I have met some wonderfully friendly, thoughtful people and made more than a few professional connections. However following prolonged reflection upon a few conversations […]