Fall in Manitoba is gorgeous, and I love how leaves change from green to brilliants shades of yellow, orange, and reds. I’m still in a bit of shock how fast this summer felt, and it does seem like each year is going by faster and faster. I need to regularly remind myself to slow down … More Transitioning through the seasons
While I’m laughing about my misadventure now, it is something I never want to repeat, nor something I would wish on anyone else. Looking back, it wasn’t terrible, but it was an experience I will not forget and with lessons to learn from. Long story short, I got myself stuck in mud overnight while looking … More A night to remember: things not to do when looking for the aurora borealis
A lot of people are surprised when they find out I have a pet house sparrow. Though a common bird species across the world, not a common pet. Usually the first question I get is “does he poo everywhere?” Yes, he does, more or less. Sometimes it will be concentrated in areas where he hangs … More A House Sparrow Story
The cooler breezes and golden transformation of the foliage is one of my favourite parts of living in Manitoba. A hiatus on the beach trips and ice cream weather, but a welcome to hot drinks and running through crunchy leaves. While it’s not the start of a new calendar year, I find myself often reflective … More Goodbye summer, hello fall!
Amid the awful year of 2020, one of the positives was a large increase in bird-watching activities around the world. Birds are among the most viewable creatures, enriching the world with their melodious songs, diversity of colours and patterns, and fascinating behaviours, sometimes seen from just the backyard! With people staying at home during the … More Birding surge of 2020
I dropped the ball to get this post up in a timely manner with the spirit of Thanksgiving, though I suppose it’s in time for the American Thanksgiving! One of the benefits of being an American living in Canada is that I end up celebrating both. In any case, it is never too late to … More Thankful
The quarantine restrictions for my university began in March, and for me that meant the last quarter of my master’s program was completed at home. I was very lucky that my research was entirely computational at that point, which made the transition to work from home easier than if I had to plan a field … More Finishing graduate school during the pandemic
I am continually learning the value of time and I still struggle with properly balancing work & stress with self-care. I sent off my thesis to my committee last week, and have taken the last week off to get myself a little bit back together. Recently I came across a quote shared online: “doing your … More Mid-summer shenanigans
My favorite place to go birding is along Putah Creek, in California’s Central Valley. This is where I started bird watching and doing field work as an undergrad at UC Davis six years ago. I was lucky to have this place be my office in the spring and summer for field work while I was … More Putah Creek
Our furry goofball joined our family about half a year ago, and adopting her was the best decision in my life. Matt and I adopted Mocha from Manitoba Mutts, and I think she’s a mix of Labrador retriever, boxer, and collie. We’ll do one of those dog DNA tests some day and we’ll see what … More Journeys with Mocha
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