This week with sit down with Colin Dobson to discuss birds, birdings and his new book Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois

An avid Illinois birder, Colin has seen over 385 species of birds over the past decade in IL. He has earned 6 Illinois Big Years. Colin recently authored a book about hotspots and birds in Illinois, Field Guide to Hotspots and Birds in Illinois and also co-authored a book about birding in Illinois, A Guide to Finding Birds Along the Illinois River Flyway. He is an experienced bird photographer and has a rare gift for spotting and identifying birds. He recently graduated from the University of Illinois and is now a Master’s Student at Arkansas State University.

Colin has gained significant experience in the past few years by leading other birders on trips to spots throughout Illinois and traveling all over the United States. Those who have participated would unanimously agree that Colin has the knowledge, preparation, and personality to make any trip an engaging and pleasurable experience.

Colin is now offering to share his unique skills and knowledge with others through private guided group and or individual tours to help others see and enjoy all the birds Illinois and beyond has to offer!

We begin the show discussing birds we are seeing and long eared owls. We also throw out ID tips and new name possibilities for the Baird's Sandpiper.

Colin can talk for hours about birds, but we focus today on his record breaking Big Days in 2023 and his new book. We also talk about upcoming tours he will be leading with his birding company Scissortail Adventures.

Colins new book can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Hotspots-Birds-Illinois-ebook/dp/B0C8DHMMWB

Information on the tours Colin will be leading can be found here:
http://www.scissortailadventures.com/