Smith and Bybee with Angela
A few weeks ago, my cousin, Angela, from Seattle expressed an interest in birding together. I was tickled. She is currently earning her Master of Arts degree in Museology from University of Washington, and is also a talented science illustrator focusing on “microhabitats” such as slime molds, mosses, and ferns. She’s pretty kick-ass. We met at Smith and…
Lloyd Lunch Walks
Since I work a day job to support my birding habit, the majority of my week is spent indoors. But! That doesn’t mean I can’t go outside for breaks. There are a surprising number of feathered friends co-existing within the Portland urban paradise known as the Lloyd District. This past week, during just two 30 minute walks, I…
Sauvie Island
For my first March trip I opted for Sauvie Island. I was most excited to see raptors, sparrows, waterbirds, and for the opportunity to practice geese identification. I gained life experience points when shortly after arriving I realized that I’d left my camera memory stick at home and didn’t have a spare. In this moment I…