I went birding out around Ocean Shores and Grays Harbor

I asked Claude for advice on birding. I have opinions on what he told me.

Merlin added some great new capabilities I’ve wanted for a while

A nice day birding

My winter trip to Ridgefield NWR

Starting to monitor a bald eagle nest again…

I look back at my favorite photos and birds from my time living in Santa Clara County.

I got on a boat to chase puffins. I was not disappointed

another trip out to visit the eagles

Visted the eagles at Big Beef Creek, and they did not disappoint.

A fun day trip down to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Many birds, many photos.

I spent a couple of days birding Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

First fall birding trip to Ridgefield NWR

I spent a bit of quality time with a great blue heron.

the spring birds have arrived!

Advice for those interested in setting up their first homebird feeder

I finally made it to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and… Sandhill Cranes! (and other birds)

Spring is here. So are the birds. And of course my nemisis.

I bought a thing that listens for birds for me

difficult, nuanced and the wrong decision for what seems the right reasons