Apr
21
2009
I think it was Bill of the Birds who first introduced me to the concept of “proofreading the world,” the uncontrollable tendency some of us have to sift our environment for errors, typographic and otherwise. I realize nearly everyone does this at some level, but for some of us, it’s a compulsion. We can’t stop. [...]
Tags: billschmoker, billthompson, proofreading
Jan
28
2009
Wood Stork with tail up and landing gear down, Merritt Island, Florida
I’m back! Back home and back to the blog. It’s been two weeks since my last post. Jeez. The above photo may give you a clue, if you don’t already know, of part of what I’ve been up to: working the Space Coast Birding [...]
Tags: 10000birds, alvarojaramillo, billthompson, florida, jeffbouton, kingfishers, leica, lisawhite, lizzie, macaws, marcifuller, merrittisland, spacecoast, storks
Oct
26
2008
I’m just getting ready to walk out the door to lead a sparrow trip for the Delmarva Ornithological Society. Wish us luck–it’s shaping up to be a good year!
In the meantime, if I haven’t already overloaded you with Panama posts, there are 3 other fine bird bloggers who are posting about the trip–you might want [...]
Tags: billthompson, johnriutta, lisawhite, mikefreiberg, panama, panamalaverde
Oct
23
2008
El Valle de Anton is a posh, weekend retreat village that offers lovely foothill scenery and cool climate just two-hour’s drive west of often-sweltering Panama City. It’s filled with lush, meticulously-groomed gardens, like the one that surrounds theĀ Park Eden Bed & Breakfast, where we spent a very pleasant day.
Above, tourĀ organizer Yenia (l) joins guide Luis [...]
Tags: antshrikes, billthompson, butterflies, chachalacas, elvalle, johnriutta, panama, panamalaverde, parkeden, seedeaters, tanagers