Our time near Munich combined birding along the shores of Ammersee and Chiemsee with the crowds and celebration of Oktoberfest. Somewhere among the lakes, birds, and beer tents, a ring made the trip even more memorable.

Discover birding in Berlin through historic parks, Tiergarten, palace gardens, and the Berlin Wall Memorial. A unique mix of wildlife, history, photography, and travel.

A birthday trip to Germany starts in Frankfurt with birds along the Main River, a walk to the medieval Alte Brücke, dinner at the Paulaner, and a morning in the old town before catching the train to Berlin.

Mallard Lake in Creve Coeur Park is one of my favorite birding spots near St. Louis. From Purple Martins and Indigo Buntings to soaring raptors, every visit offers something new to discover along its peaceful lakeside trails.

A short layover in Honolulu gave me enough time to explore the airport gardens and watch Pacific Golden-Plovers beside the runway. In less than an hour, I found seven kinds of birds and added four lifers before continuing to Kauai.