Author Archives: Roger

February Birds

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Roger

A Fox Sparrow has been hanging out at Clear Spring Ranch for the past couple weeks. Everybody and their mother has been there to see it. The one time I tried, there were so many birders that not much of … Continue reading →

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Birding in a Random Yard

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Roger

With the possibility that we may move before next winter, I am very aware that this year may be my last opportunity to see some western birds. With that in mind, and with no interest in spending another day in … Continue reading →

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Bridge at Clear Spring Ranch

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Roger
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Highlights from Recent Reading — Retirement

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Roger

(Somewhat) coincidentally, a month after retiring, I read Learn to Grow Old, by Swiss psychologist Paul Tournier. All of the quotes in this post are from that book. It was written in 1972 and displays some unfounded optimism about the … Continue reading →

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Highlights from Recent Reading

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Roger

Olfactory information is processed in the left hemisphere of the pigeon brain, which connects more strongly to the right nostril, so it makes sense that the right side of their noses would be critical if the birds used smell to … Continue reading →

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