Had a good time getting out to Forsythe NWR and meeting some of the folks on Flickr (many of whom are also on here). Though the weather was changing constantly throughout the day (overcast gave way to sunny, which then became very windy, then turned sunny again, etc.), it was a really nice day of birding. Continue reading
It looks like migration is still lagging at Palmyra Cove, but it was still a beautiful morning to get out on Saturday. The ponds are all very full around the park, which will hopefully translate into lots of odonata later this summer. There’s a few species out already but the larger group is yet to come. Continue reading
One of my friends came over to me yesterday, very excited that Opera had released a version of their Opera Mini program for the iPhone. Unlike some of the other browser apps out there, Opera Mini is a free app, which is a nice start. It downloads quickly, too. Continue reading
Just a quick summary of things I saw, heard and learned at IxD10 in Savannah:
Another year has passed and I get to look back at what I have done throughout the year. In this case, I get to see what I did and enjoyed when looking at birds (and butterflies & dragonflies). It was a slower year for me – I got out a lot less than I had in the past, and was able to enjoy many fewer walks and hikes to search out the peace I get when I’m birding. In the past, even going to nearby Palmyra Cove a dozen times a year and walking the familiar paths after work or on a Saturday morning was a joy – but one that seemed to escape me all too often this busy year. On the other hand, I had the amazing experience of birding in Arizona in April & May – something I would love to repeat someday soon. Continue reading
