nature
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Feathers and Whiskers: not so different after all.
Did you know that birds can smell? Maybe to you this seems like an obvious question; birds have noses, they must be able to smell. Or maybe you’re like me and genuinely never connected the idea of smelling and a strange, static bird beak. And, look, I grew up raising chickens, I’ve cleaned out my Continue reading
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Osprey Spotting in Central Park
This past weekend, I made a day trip to central park to do some early spring birding. My goal for the day was to see a Winter Wren, which I not only failed to do, but every birder I spoke to also informed me that they had yet to see or hear one all year. Continue reading
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AI, Birdfeeders, and Birding from Home
Last year, I drove from California to New York. Before my cross country road trip, I packed my life into my SUV. It was a tight fit. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love my SUV. She’s reliable, she gets great gas mileage, she’s stylish as hell. She’s my home! But for most of this Continue reading
Ornithobotanica 