Category Archives: Birds

State First

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Roger

On a gloomy Monday in March, I decided to head for Pulaski County to bird. I’ve set myself the goal of finding 100 birds each month, and I thought Lake Maumelle might be a good spot for some late-lingering ducks. … Continue reading →

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Bird #601 – Chihuahuan Meadowlark

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Roger

sturnella (from sturnus, starling, with an added diminutive, so “little starling”) lilianae (after three women named Lilian who were associated in one way or another with ornithologists) Dallam County, Texas – County Road 1879 Monday, June 24, 2024 – 2:05 … Continue reading →

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How Much Would You Pay to See a Red Crossbill?

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Roger

On Sunday afternoon, two birding friends found Red Crossbills in a pine plantation in White County, Arkansas. This was news. Crossbills are rare in Arkansas, and can be difficult to find even where they aren’t rare. I’ve seen them once … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Roger

My wife and I went out for lunch today, as we often do. Our destination was Smokin’ Buns BBQ in Jacksonville, Arkansas — forty-five minutes east of our house. It happened to be Valentine’s Day, but that wasn’t the reason … Continue reading →

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Bird #601 – American Flamingo

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Roger

phoenicopterus (from Greek, red-winged) ruber (Latin, red) Adams County, Wisconsin – Pentenwell Lake Sunday, October 8, 2023 – 1:18 pm In my last post, I reported my failed trip to Alabama to see American Flamingos that were blown there by … Continue reading →

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