I've always thought Palm Springs was just for golfers or old people zipping to happy hours in their golf carts. On a recent trip, I discovered that Palm Springs is a fabulous place for hiking and bird … [Read more...]
The world’s best nature festival
Okay, I'm biased. I have no formal criteria, no judging panel, and no independent auditors. Just my own crazy fun time in the mountains have me declaring British Columbia's Wings Over The Rockies … [Read more...]
Shorebirds: Tofino’s understated tourists
Drive to the western edge of Vancouver Island and you’ll find the surf-mad village of Tofino. Toque-wearing surfers cycle by, their surfboards clipped to a small trailer, the money saved on petrol … [Read more...]
Reinventing Bird Populations
Even if they are not birdwatchers, most North Americans can recognize Greater Canada Geese. These honking emblems of the wilderness are commonly seen strolling parkways or golf courses. On a recent … [Read more...]
Birds Help Utah Economy
Utah residents made the California Gull their state bird because the birds saved crops in the 1840s and people have been celebrating birds ever since. In this short video, I look at how birds and a … [Read more...]