By normal standards the first half of the summer of 2020 was relatively mild. No complaints about that, as those lower temperatures mean a more pleasant time in the field. As of mid-August however both the heat and seemingly inevitable fire season had arrived.
Birds of the Season – June 2020
By any standard, this spring has been an unexpected and unprecedented one. It would seem impossible to write this column without mention of the coronavirus pandemic. While birders have been fortunate to be able to continue their pursuits less affected than many others, this birding season has been overshadowed by world events.