Yesterday one one of those days that started iffy and turned into amazing. All day small numbers of Northern Harriers passed by. Once they started, Sharp-shinned Hawks came through at a rate of 100-200+ per hour. Nice views of Broad-winged Hawks are always nice. However… Large swirling kettles are better. There are over 100 Broad-wingedContinue reading “Amazing day with raptors”
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Nichols Arboretum: April, 2026
We spent part of yesterday morning at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor. Not many bird migrants but a lot of interesting plants. Trilliums were one of the highlights yesterday. We had three species. Common trillium, prairie trillium and either drooping or nodding trillium. Prairie trillium. These can be found along the trails that border DowContinue reading “Nichols Arboretum: April, 2026”
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Our Internet service has been rather sketchy recently. But right now it seems to be working so I had better write while I can. We’re leaving Dauphin Island, Alabama today starting our trip north. The birds have been somewhat disappointing, but that’s how migration goes sometimes. On the other hand the company and food hasContinue reading “Dauphin Island, Alabama”
Pantanal, Brazil: Day-4
It’s time to get out onto the rivers and head into the marshes in search of jaguars. There were a number of these floating hotels along the main river near Porto Jofre. The sandbars often had interesting birds like this Large-billed Tern. There were Jabiru everywhere. Giant River Otters were seen in small groups lurkingContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-4”
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