The last chapter of my Milwaukee Record birding challenge is live, and while it’s sad to end the column I did it by accomplishing my birding goal for 2022: birding in all 72 of Wisconsin’s many counties. If you haven’t read the final chapter you can read it here. This whole column was created as a source of inspiration for my fellow Wisconsinites and I hope everyone decides to spend 2023 looking at their surroundings in an inquisitive nature. There are so many beautiful places to explore and incredible wildlife to observe.
For 2023 I intend to continue photographing Wisconsin bird and wildlife, but that’s just the beginning. I’m starting off my 2023 with a two-week birding trip to Costa Rica. During this trip I hope to encounter birds new and old – many migratory birds winter in CR – including the brilliant Resplendent Quetzal. I’m really looking forward to this trip, as well as the many photo stories I have in the works! You can expect a story from me regarding spring bird migration this March, and I have stories on cranes, Bald Eagles, and pond critters that will all drop in 2023 too.
But if you haven’t gotten enough of 2022, there will be more of 2022 in 2023! How so? Well, Schlitz Audubon just asked me to speak about my statewide birding challenge this March. On Wednesday, March 8th, I will be presenting at their Bird Club. I’ll be giving the inner workings of how I went about my challenge while showcasing some of the photos that didn’t make it into the final publication. It should be a great event! The event is free and tickets are open to the public right now!
I hope everyone enjoys their New Year! Stay safe and good birding!
