Leopoldo Aguinaldo was born on November 15, 1885, in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. His parents were Anastacio Aguinaldo and Marcela Ramos and his uncle Emilio Aguinaldo was the first president[...]
The whooping crane (Grus americana) is named for the “whooping” sound that it makes. It is the tallest bird of North America and is only one of two crane species[...]
With over 300 species of birds that either live year round or migrate through south Texas, it is no wonder why the Aransas/Corpus Christi area is known as the “Birdiest[...]
There are some people who think that Cozumel is a separate country that lies in the midst of the Caribbean Sea. It is in fact a tropical island that belongs[...]
Cozumel is a unique Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea that is situated just off the coast of the Yucatan peninsula. It is an easy flight from the USA and[...]
Some places in the continental USA are great for birding during winter, especially the Carson Valley town of Minden, Nevada. Every year this valley becomes a birding hot spot for[...]
A trip along scenic California Highway 1 is in itself a worthy endeavor as there are many fine towns along the way. The views along the coast of the Pacific[...]
Sometimes we forget the important people in our lives when we are too busy filling that bucket with those little drops which make up our list of things that we[...]
Death on the Nile – 2022 Now that the Covid pandemic is somewhat waning, perhaps it is time to venture out into the general population to enjoy a bit of[...]
The Novato, California-based Dirty Cello is one of those bands that you cannot prevent your toes from tapping and your head from bopping as they wail through their amazing repertoire.[...]