Costa Rica – May 2024
We had a very colorful and fun birding adventure guided by Mayer Jimenez Barrantes. It was a private tour to allow us to modify our pace to meet our interests…
Blue Grosbeak
Florida Spring Fling – Migration
We ventured out with family in April to see what we could find for the 2023 Florida spring bird migration. Three new birds were added to our ebird list along…
Rio Grande Valley, Texas Birds & Butterflies - 2018
Southern Texas Rio Grande Valley Birds & Butterflies – November 2018
For our first year of birding, we decided to visit Southern Texas to see all the specialty birds the Lower Rio Grande Valley had to offer. In November, the crape…
Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota – February 2023
As South Floridians, our February trip to Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota was a big departure from warm weather and local birds. This unique mixed habitat has many interesting local and visiting…
Diving the Forgotten Islands – Indonesia
Last year, we went off the beaten path in search of beautiful coral structures. Cruising on the dive liveaboard, Damai I, we ventured along the Forgotten Islands in Indonesia. Shimmering…
South Florida Diving – Seasonal Visitors
This video was made for our August SFUPS contest. We put together clips that represent some of the diversity of dives that can be found seasonally in our area. Hope…
Black Water? No … Fireworks!
We haven't been out Black Water diving for awhile and are missing the visual experience of flashes in the dark. We decided to brave the crowds and traffic for a…
Circle B Bar Ranch – Polk County, Florida
As we were traveling through North Florida, we made a stop at Circle B Bar Ranch in the Lakeland, Florida area. Some friends had noted that this was a great…