As everyone knows, the state of the global economy more or less, well… sucks. People are losing their jobs by the thousands (don’t worry, top corporate and financial executives, and members of the U.S. congress still have their “golden” pay packages, health insurance, retirement savings, etc.), municipal governments are planning for massive budget shortages, and […]
Born Again Bird Watcher Archive
The archive of posts from the original Born Again Bird Watcher blog.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Six – The Winged Explorer
One of the challenges all bird watchers face is the decision to or not to take a field guide on any birding excursion. Leaving home without one could be a serious mistake but if one is to be taken, which one should it be. Small size also means smaller images and less information available. Of […]
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Five – Bird Feeders
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the ones most often neglected. Take buying a gift for your favorite bird watcher. Time and again I am asked “What type of bird feeder should I buy for a friend who’s really into bird watching?” My answer to them is nearly always the same: “Don’t buy a bird feeder […]
Twelve Days of Christmas: Day Four – Digiscoping
Santa dropped by the house the other day. While it is not uncommon for him to stop by in May or June for a bit of birding out on Sauvie Island followed by an iced tea out on our back porch afterward, at this time of year he normally only makes his customary midnight visit […]