Andrew Hudnut

In March 2026, we made our way to Florida for the first time in nearly a decade. It felt good to be back, especially with the chance to explore new spots. One of the best parts about Florida is how quickly things change from coral reefs to mangroves to freshwater marsh, you’re constantly stepping into a completely different environment. We started in the Florida Keys and made our way to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. From there, we headed about six miles offshore to snorkel on the...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4:30 PM. The Finger Lakes of New York. I pulled in along the edge of a quiet hay field as the light began to soften. Winter had settled over the open fields and low vegetation that reliably draw hunting raptors this time of year. A light breeze crossed the field, and everything about the evening felt right for owl activity. Earlier today, while working in Skaneateles on a floodplain project in a nearly identical hay field, a Northern Harrier passed overhead....

Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Northern Adirondacks On Sunday, January 4th, 2026, we arrived at one of my favorite Adirondack winter locations just after noon. Snow clung to the trees, and the air had that sharp, unmistakable bite that defines winter in the Adirondacks. Before we could even finish layering up, it was clear we were not alone. Four Canada jays immediately made their presence known. Perching just an arm’s length away from us, they moved between nearby trees, flying overhead and...