Tag Archives: Caspian

Football Fanaticism, Cormorant Counting, and Waterfowl Watching in Belgrade

Posted on December 17, 2017 by harpyeagle1

Sport has a lot of interesting traditions. However, few are quite as crazy (bordering on the psychotic), or fanatically violent as what’s known as the Eternal Derby, the soccer match between the two Serbian teams Red Star and Partizan. Essentially, … Continue reading →

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Northern Wheatear in Cleveland

Posted on September 15, 2014 by harpyeagle1

Last Tuesday, a Northern wheatear was reported at Headlands Beach State Park in Cleveland. While I have seen wheatears in Britain, this would be a ABA Area life bird for me. However, I had school during the week and so … Continue reading →

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Post 4th of July Plover Chasing (and Dipping)

Posted on July 6, 2014 by harpyeagle1

For the past few days, there have been a lot of reports coming in of a piping and snowy plover at Presque Isle State Park in Erie. Eventually, I couldn’t resist the temptation for any longer and (after finding a … Continue reading →

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