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The next time you swing by the Exhibit Hall, you’ll likely be seeing spots—not because you’re that much older than your last visit (although six months of social distancing may… Read more »

Ah, 2020. Already a truly unforgetable year, and still over three months to go! It will undoubtedly go down in history as the year of PPE, since we’ve all needed an… Read more »

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity recently to spend a morning doing one of my very favorite things in the world . . . banding birds. I find… Read more »

How many times recently have you heard someone declare how badly they want 2020 to be over? Unless you’re the human equivalent of Eeyore and a true glutton for punishment,… Read more »

The Red-breasts are coming!   The Red-breasts are coming! With the temperature pushing 90o again, it’s difficult to even begin to think about winter wildlife, but, thanks to a surprise encounter… Read more »

So, here we are . . . firmly embedded in the depths of the dog days. There’s nothing like late July and early August in Baltimore. You sweat when you… Read more »

So, the first field season of BBA3 (see my blog entry from June 17th) will begin winding down over the next few weeks. Sure, there are a handful of species–many… Read more »

As an avid birder, I’ve come across many over the years who share my interest but also extend their fascination with colorful flying critters to butterflies, as well. Particularly if… Read more »

Ah, these early weeks of summer!  Humid days, cool evenings, lots of rain, and critters out in force . . . what’s not to love about nature at its busiest… Read more »

There’s an on-going joking banter between my wife and me. To be clear, she does not share my passion for waking up early, trudging through mud, tolerating mosquitoes and occasional… Read more »