Wastewater treatment facilities don’t seem like great places to see wildlife. However, throughout the country the holding ponds associated with these areas are often amazing places to spot hundreds of bird species. At one such site in Okaloosa County, my … Continue reading Birding in Wastewater
Many birders anticipate January 1st with a special kind of fervor. Sure, it’s the new year, a day off from work, time to make some resolutions, blah blah blah. But for the segment of birders known as “listers,” New Year’s … Continue reading New Year, New Birds on the Florida Panhandle
The search for the rare and uncommon has driven humans for millennia. We want things we feel are hard to find, like diamonds or truffles. Birders are no different, and rare bird sightings often cause a tizzy in the local, … Continue reading Searching for Rare Birds in Okaloosa County
We all hear people say it: “Wait till you have kids, the way you spend your time will be completely different.” Well, right now, pre-children, I spend a lot of time birding. Given that birding generally requires patience, quiet, and … Continue reading Five Tips for Birding with Kids Under Five
When exploring, I tend to be a very active outdoorswomen. Time outside is an important part of my regular exercise, and on trips I try to rack up the miles. Most of the time, my constant movement works well. I’m … Continue reading How to See More Species Without Really Trying
