Lyle and Lester

Here’s a discovery from last autumn’s archives, previously unpublished, featuring my favorite wading bird ever. The Little Blue Heron (Lyle) … More

Heart of Chrysanthemum

Did you know that Chrysanthemums have only existed in the Western world since the 17th century? But look East… In … More

Hint: If you can resist saying “Awwww,” it’s not him… It’s hard enough to resist Lester the Lesser Yellowlegs when … More

He got it! But what is it? Lester is a Lesser Yellowlegs, bigger than a Robin, but way smaller than … More