Author Archives: Dave

Trying to revamp our original blog. Not the most exciting activity = )

Presidents’ Day was off to a great start early this morning. I asked my daughter if she wanted to go look at a Great Horned Owl nest. To my delight, she eagerly pounced on the opportunity, “Yeah! Let’s do it!!” Before … Continue reading →

I have recently started writing a birding blog for the Courier Post, a South Jersey newspaper.  The Winged Wonders blog is a manifestation of the Fledging BIrders’ philosophy. My goal is to help the readers start to recognize the wide variety of birds … Continue reading →

This has been an exciting birding week in New Jersey. Western Tanagers, Band-tailed Pigeon, and Long-billed Murrelet are just some of the highlights. With so much around, I was fortunate to get a nice life bird on Sunday. As always, … Continue reading →

There are times when you have the perfect opportunity to spark a birding interest in kids by connecting something they enjoy to our feathered friends. Yesterday’s bald eagle trip with some students was one such occasion. Given the likelihood that both eagles … Continue reading →

Savannah Sparrows at Supawna Meadows. Tundra Swans on Mannington Marsh. Bald Eagles from Sunset Bridge. Non-stop flocks of Snow Geese passing overhead. Saturday’s cruise through Salem County did hold some nice, though not surprising, sights. I was perhaps more pleased to … Continue reading →

Birding shirts and ties are a staple in my work wardrobe. This avian based attire usually provokes a few passing comments from a students throughout the day. For some reason, my loon tie generated many questions and extended conversations today. Even though I have worn this … Continue reading →

I am often reminded of non-birders’ deprived lives. For some strange reason, this point has been illustrated at the wings of merlins several times in the past few months. The first was perched on top of a telephone pole next … Continue reading →

Whether it’s highlights from a recent outing, some pishing to get their attention, or an end of class discussion on “why birding?”, birds are brought up in my class quite frequently. During a recent review, the kids were glad to hear there would … Continue reading →

Last week, our school had its annual 6th grade camp program in Medford, NJ.  I was in charge of the 45 minute Pine Barrens activity session for the 6th year in a row.  We’re supposed to focus on the plants and history … Continue reading →