by simpleDesigns | Dec 14, 2013 | Birding
Today was the 114th annual Christmas Bird Count. St. Paul Audubon Society has been actively participating for decades and this was my 4th or 5th year. After a cold morning exploring our ‘circle’ of parks and open spaces in St. Paul, I decided to add in a...
by simpleDesigns | Aug 8, 2013 | Birding, Photography, Travel
In July, Tina and I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya for a photo safari with our family. I have about 4,000 images to sort through, but here are a few images shots from the trip. More images posted at http://www.bnwilson.net/. Purple Grenadier Lilac-breasted...
by simpleDesigns | Apr 6, 2011 | Birding
Saw this little guy in Crepeau Park this morning on our walk. Went back with a camera and he was still playing around a small creek. Hermit Thrush are the earliest spring thrush and the latest in the fall and the only member of its genus to spend the winter in...
by simpleDesigns | Mar 29, 2011 | Birding
The Gulf Coast is a premier spot for spring birding. Besides Warblers, one of our favorites are the shore birds. Here is an awesome video of a flock of Black-necked Stilts. Cornell has posted a great collection of vids if you have interest in birds or simply...
by simpleDesigns | Jan 19, 2011 | Birding, Travel
How about a week of some of the best birding in the country and walks on long Gulf Coast beaches? Dauphin Island, Alabama is one of the top birding spots in the Southeast. An incredible 347 species have been reported on the island. Spring migration is the first...
