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January 11, 2020
By Jim Wright

Monday Mystery Answered

On Monday, I wrote: John Workman drew this bird on his impressive 2006 Celery Farm Big Year checklist. John asks,

January 10, 2020
By Jim Wright

Blast from the Past: Junco Competition

This crazy Junco competition was Rob Fanning's fault. You can read more here.

January 9, 2020
By Jim Wright

Turkeys Galore @ Bardking Dog Corner House

Saw a dozen Wild Turkeys by Barking Dog corner yesterday morning — still amazing to see — and had a

January 9, 2020
By Jim Wright

My Column: Celebrating Bald Eagles

My column in The Record's Better Living section celebrates the continuing comeback of Bald Eagles, with a special focus on

January 8, 2020
By Jim Wright

In Memory of Dianne Martini

I did not know Allendale resident Dianne "DeeDee" Martini, but her obit in The Record today mentioned that she loved

January 8, 2020
By Jim Wright

A Few ‘Good’ Birds at the CF

Because of the Big Year, I have been trying to walk around the CF more this year. It has already

January 6, 2020
By Jim Wright

Big Year Memories: 2015

The last official Big Year competition was in 2015. The official results are here. I apologize for the poor quality

January 6, 2020
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 010620

John Workman drew this bird on his impressive 2006 Celery Farm Big Year checklist. John asks, "What bird is it?"

January 5, 2020
By Jim Wright

My Interview W/ Big Year Champ Noah Strycker

My wife Patty and her book club have been reading "Birders Without Borders," by Noah Stryker, who set the international

January 1, 2020
By Jim Wright

A Celery Farm Big Year

We already have a few takers for the Celery Farm Big Year, and you have plenty of time (like, all