Monthly Archives: September 2012

Dipper Quest

So, I guess I should explain why I am in the west in the first place. Well, essentially, my dad is running a hundred mile race here. In fact he ran it today. So, I am getting to do some … Continue reading

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Birthday Birding at the Great Salt Lake

Hello! Today was my 14th birthday. We also, happened to be in Utah (see My Schedule and Why the ABA has the Right Idea post). So, this morning we went to Antelope Island State Park in the middle of the … Continue reading

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Bombay Hook

This morning, I woke up for another good day of birding after the conference yesterday. My Dad and I went downstairs to have a bowl of cereal before heading out. As we were eating, a fox wandered by outside. It … Continue reading

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First Annual ABA Midatlantic Youth Birding Conference

Today, was the First Annual ABA Midatlantic Youth Birding Conference at the Ashland Nature Center in Delaware. First off, I would like to say thank you to everyone who was involved in making this conference happen. It was amazing. Besides … Continue reading

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My Schedule and why the ABA has the Right Idea

Where am I birding in the future? Glad you asked. Well, next Saturday, I will be pleased to attend the 1st annual (kind of an oxymoron isn’t it) ABA Midatlantic Youth Birding Conference. For those of you who don’t know, … Continue reading

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Conneaut Harbor

Hello loyal readers! Yesterday, there was an outing to Conneaut Harbor and Pymatuming through my local bird club, the 3RBC. So, I woke up at 6:30 and got into the car to head north. We arrived at the meeting place, … Continue reading

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The Weird Wildlife Encounters in my Neighborhood

Some weird stuff has been going on in my neighborhood recently. So, I decided to share it with you. Keep in mind that I live in the middle of the city. Here goes: Thursday Sep. 13th 2012- Today, I found … Continue reading

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Frick Park and New Birder

Hello everyone! Recently, I have been getting reports of fall warblers moving into the area. So I went to a nearby park called Frick Park. My friend who I have recently converted to birding went with me. We got there … Continue reading

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Long-Tailed Jaeger Miss

So over last weekend, I received an email report of a long-tailed Jaeger that was found a a nearby location called Imperial Grasslands. Th grasslands are a system of ponds and grasslands well known for its rarities, shorebirds, and grassland … Continue reading

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Backpacking

This weekend, I was given the opportunity to go backpacking in the Allegheny National Forest. I was to go with my non-birding friend and his parents. I jumped at the chance to get into this piece of wilderness and see … Continue reading

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