As everyone knows, Florida is hot. While the heat can be brutal between June and September, it does mean that we Floridians are treated to not one, but two wildflower bursts. Though it is mid-October, the flowers are definitely blooming, … Continue reading The Wildflowers of Florida’s Karick Lake
As someone who travels a lot, I often forget that beauty can be found in the simplest places. In this case, I was birding in an orchard looking at dozens of beautiful hummingbirds when a sudden rainstorm caught us by … Continue reading Apple in the Rain
Every year I help organize a trip for students to visit the Dry Tortugas National Park, a small island chain west of the Florida Keys. We spend a week camped on the beach, banding and releasing sooty terns as part of … Continue reading Bird Banding in the Dry Tortugas
I found this Northern Gannet on the Emerald Coast of Florida, across the bridge from busy Destin. Gannets are giant seabirds, spending most of their lives soaring on the ocean winds. This juvenile was sitting on the beach, emaciated and … Continue reading Northern Gannet on the Emerald Coast
Fall is a magical time to be in Maine. Though I live in Florida, when October hits I can’t help but think of the crisp nights and amazing fall foliage in my home state of Maine. This photo was shot … Continue reading Fall in the Maine North Woods
While also found in other African countries, a small region in Gabon is the one place you can find the peculiar armored cricket. Standing in a logging concession waiting to observe a tree felling, I was caught by surprise to … Continue reading Gabon’s Armored Cricket
One World, Two Feet 