A slow, illustrated journal of the world's marshes, mangroves, and flooded forests — and the four-thousand species that pass through them each year.
N. 01 / 1,129 Plate I · 14 Blue Birds in Alabama (+Free Photo Guide) “We are uncountably outnumbered by birds — and yet most days we walk past the marsh as if it were empty. This journal is an attempt to look again, slowly, with field glasses and a warm cup of something.”
Plate II Among the treasures of Alabama's diverse avian landscape, the blue birds in Alabama hold a special allure for bird enthusiasts. These birds, painted in shades of azure, cerulean, and cobalt, enliven...
In the vast landscapes of Arizona, from its sweeping deserts to its towering pines, lies an often-overlooked gem: a plethora of blue-hued birds. These avian wonders, with their mesmerizing shades of...
Arkansas, with its diverse habitats ranging from dense forests to sprawling wetlands, is a haven for bird enthusiasts. Among its avian residents, the state boasts an array of stunning blue birds that...
California, a state known for its diverse geography and climate, is a paradise for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts alike. From the coastal areas to the mountainous regions, the Golden State is...
Welcome to the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, a state renowned for its diverse wildlife and awe-inspiring natural beauty. Among its many inhabitants, a group of birds stands out, captivating the...
Connecticut is characterized by its diverse geography, featuring a mix of coastal areas, rolling hills, and forested regions. Discover the beauty and diversity of Connecticut's avian life with our...
Delaware, a jewel of the Mid-Atlantic region, is not just known for its picturesque landscapes and scenic beaches, but also as a haven for bird watchers. The state's diverse habitats are home to a...
Almost driven to extinction at the turn of the twentieth century — its breeding plumes were worth twice their weight in gold to milliners — the great egret's recovery is one of conservation's quieter triumphs. It now nests, again, on every continent except Antarctica, and stands, unmoving, in nearly every wetland we've ever written about.
Every essay we publish is filed under a wetland, a behaviour, and a species. The guide is how you find your way back to anything we've ever written.
Bittern, harrier, warbler, rail. The deep grass world, best entered before sunrise.
Where freshwater finally surrenders. Knots, sandpipers, oystercatchers, the long-legged crowd.
Stilt-rooted, half-flooded, half-noisy. Kingfishers, herons, and the occasional curious crocodile.
Small, undramatic, essential. The duck-and-coot democracies of the inland midwest.
Twice-yearly miracle, charted by satellite, ankle-band, and one very patient old man with a notebook.
Headphones-on essays paired with field recordings of the wetland's quietest residents.
Honest, slow reviews of every binocular, boot, and notebook we've actually used in the marsh.
The slow, hard, joyful work of keeping wetlands wet — told through the people doing it.
A rolling four-month forecast of the season's most-watched arrivals and departures — assembled from reader sightings and our own muddy notebooks.
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