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Highlights from Recent Reading

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Roger

The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there. from The Road to Charleston, by John Buchanan __________ Comedian Danny Thomas titillates his audience with the story of the Australian soldier who dashed up to the English soldier … Continue reading →

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Florida Trip

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Roger

I took a 10-day trip by myself through Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, to Florida, and then back through Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas. My goal was birds — specifically 11-12 species I’d never seen before and another 10 or … Continue reading →

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Bird #608 – Saltmarsh Sparrow

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Roger

ammospiza caudacuta St. Augustine, Florida – Dr. Robert Hayling Freedom Park Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 8:19 am I stood on the edge of the marsh, watching my lifer Seaside Sparrow when I saw several other sparrows chasing each other … Continue reading →

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Bird #607 – Seaside Sparrow

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Roger

ammospiza maritima St. Augustine, Florida – Dr. Robert Hayling Freedom Park Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 8:18 am For some reason, in my mind this bird became the make-or-break species when I evaluated the success or failure of my trip … Continue reading →

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Bird #606 – Gray-headed Swamphen

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Roger

porphyrio poliocephallus Apopka, Florida – Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Friday, March 28, 2025 – 7:35 am In January, 2020, I went to Orlando with coworkers for a convention. My boss “graciously” allowed me to skip one single session to bird, … Continue reading →

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