Ruth

When researching certain groups of birds you get to know what their personalities will be, with Kingfishers they want one thing, payback. They are always looks for ways to slice your hand open

When it rains for a few days, I always think about doing research in the tropics. In almost any direction you look, a colorful bird is moving through the rainforest. The sheer diversity of birds

When it rains for a few days in a row, my mind always seems to drift back to days spent in the rainforest researching birds. While the rain can be a bit drab in colder climates, in the rainforest,

When asked for a photo of a tropical ranger to draw from(check it out, it's stunning), I must admit I hadn’t been thinking about tropical tanagers for a little bit, but it instantly drew me back

When I was first headed down to Panama in 2006, I wanted to see a Splendid Treefrog, it finally happened in 2019, although the species has been split and is now Sylvia’s treefrog (Cruziohyla

When I was at in April, I was filming some clips for a video to reach a wider audience about the great work Toucan Rescue Ranch does, while I was visiting many species, I was especially drawn to

When I heard this audio, it just reminded me of the noise I play in my head as I watch hummingbird plumage change in the light. When cooking pancakes, you wait to see bubbles before you flip them.

What’s this Many of you are aware of brood patches by now- but are are you aware of multiple broods Some birds don’t stop at just one brood per season—in fact, several common species in the

What’s going on here If you’ve joined me in the past, you may remember our post about the brood patch—that fascinating bare spot on the belly of female songbirds, where feathers are shed to allow

What's your sure sign of spring Eastern bluebirds are a delightful sight in spring, as these vibrant birds begin their breeding season and become more active in many parts of Eastern North

What it feels like waking up on these dreary winters days. Back to Costa Rica soon though, teaching students about the many wonders of the rainforest and conservation. The Red-eyed Tree Frog shows