Another Lifer at Gulf State Park, Lake Shelby
Jonathan Hoiles Jonathan Hoiles

Another Lifer at Gulf State Park, Lake Shelby

On Christmas day someone reported 600 American Coot at Lake Shelby, a part of the Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Well, 600 coots sounds pretty fun so the following morning I made my way to the lake.

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Vermilion Flycatcher
Jonathan Hoiles Jonathan Hoiles

Vermilion Flycatcher

When visiting an area I often check eBird to see if there are any interesting birds recently seen. Such was the case while visiting family on the Alabama Gulf Coast. A Vermilion Flycatcher was seen…

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A Lifer at Big Lagoon
Jonathan Hoiles Jonathan Hoiles

A Lifer at Big Lagoon

Big Lagoon State Park was a 15 minute drive from Blue Angel Park so I went there in search of birds. According to eBird, there were some recent sightings of Hooded Mergansers and Loons at the park, so that’s what I went there to find.

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Birding Aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Jonathan Hoiles Jonathan Hoiles

Birding Aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville

If you are able to go aboard a military installation, then let me recommend that you look for birds aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville. Like many military installations, it contains a number of habitats that are fantastic for birds and other wildlife.

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This Little Bird Helped Convict a Spy
Jonathan Hoiles Jonathan Hoiles

This Little Bird Helped Convict a Spy

A bright yellow bird, the Prothonotary Warbler is near the top of every bird photographer’s list when out and about in wooded swamps, especially along river banks. It was near the banks of the Potomac River where spy Alger Hiss saw a Prothonotary Warbler…

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