The Savuti Region of Botswana is situated between the Chobe River and the Okavango Delta in Southern Africa. It is the end of the dry season and all of the water holes are empty. As our group flies over the Western portion of Chobe National Park, I look out the window of our small puddle … Continue reading Ghoha Hills & Savuti Marsh, Botswana
Tag: Nature
Cool Birds, Elephants and a Lion Kill
At six a.m., before I have a chance to take my first sip of coffee at Chobe Game Lodge, I see a bird flying around in a tree with its orange tail flapping in the wind. We don't have birds like this in New England. I find out later that it's an African Paradise Flycatcher. … Continue reading Cool Birds, Elephants and a Lion Kill
Block Island – Island of the Great Spirit
Located nine nautical miles off the coast of Rhode Island, Block Island stands firm as one of the most beautiful islands in New England. This was my fifth trip with Mass Audubon's travel program and my first time ever visiting Block Island. As the Travel and Certificate Program Manager, Scott Santino oversees this Mass Audubon … Continue reading Block Island – Island of the Great Spirit
The Birds of Cape May, Delaware and Maryland
A lot of cool birds fly through Cape May, New Jersey during migration in late September. From Vermont, it takes us almost eight hours to drive to Cape May and as we enter this historic resort town, a welcome center stands off to the right next to the highway. This is "Exit 0" off of … Continue reading The Birds of Cape May, Delaware and Maryland
The Warbler Fallout
The "fallout" occurred in mid-May of 2022. I had never experienced this phenomenon, and had to go see what what the big deal was. As some of you know, fallouts happen during bad rain or snow storms when migrating birds can't deal with the wind or rain and they drop out of the sky at … Continue reading The Warbler Fallout
Introduction to Sandpipers
Do you ever see Sandpipers running or flying on the beach and wonder what kind they are? There are actually many different species of Sandpiper. Learn how to easily identify them in this article! ******************************************************************************** The Sanderlings run down the sandy beach towards the ocean as soon as the waves retreat, searching for small crustaceans, … Continue reading Introduction to Sandpipers
My Search for the Snowy Owl.
For at least two years now, I have been hoping to see a Snowy Owl up close. The first time that my friend Wendy and I saw one, it was a very distant view into the field on Plum Island. I have made several trips out to Hampton to try and find this owl. This … Continue reading My Search for the Snowy Owl.
The Magic of Monhegan Island, Maine.
In the early morning hours of Friday, September 13th, our Ipswich River Audubon group scrambled into the vans with coffee in hand. It was (yawn) 5:30 a.m. and the sun had not yet risen. The only unlucky thing about that Friday the 13th was that I spilled Latte all over the van's cup holders, and … Continue reading The Magic of Monhegan Island, Maine.
Spring Birding on the North Shore
This spring, I visited several wildlife sanctuaries on the North Shore of Massachusetts looking for migrating spring birds. I have only been birding for 2-3 years, but it is such a fun hobby and honestly, I'm kind of obsessed with it. You can see and experience many species right here in your own back yard. … Continue reading Spring Birding on the North Shore
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