Looks can be deceiving. If you showed me this photo of a Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), there’s a good chance I’d say it was a female. For all intensive purposes, it does appear to be of the fairer gender. But there’s a hint that should… Read More
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Gulf Aid and the American Birding Association’s Gulf Coast Oil Spill Blog
As the spill continues, I still find beauty in the unity disaster brings. People make connections, whether to their reliance on a healthy environment or to people they might not have encountered. Artistic expression can be just as valuable and motivating as an article or… Read More
Photographic Hindsight: The Photo Blast
In attempt to bring more content, I’ve decided to start doing photo blasts on a regular basis. The general idea is to find a pretty picture that me or one of the contributors of Wingtrip have taken and say a few words about it. Simple… Read More
Wingtrip Does Arizona (Long)
(When I go on week long trips, see massive amounts, and come back with a lot to say, brevity goes out the door. I appreciate all my readers, however few, and I promise shorter entries in the future. However, I hope you enjoy my notes… Read More
Oil – a slippery slope.
We all use it – even if you don’t drive and bike everywhere – you indirectly are a part of the system. Oil is dirty and we’ve known a long time. And while we can make a difference by decreasing our consumption, ultimately it’s up… Read More