Hi Brendan, welcome to BPN! I started out with binoculars when I was younger but traded them in for photo equipment. Lots of fun, and very addictive. Looking forward to your participation.
I lived in St. Paul, MN between 2009-2014, still hoping that one day I would be able to go back. I would presume you are in Duluth? I camped almost every Fall in Grand Marais.
Hi -
Actually, I'm living in Rochester, MN now. I took a day trip to Duluth to see the Ivory gull (and a beautiful gyrfalcon) a few weeks ago.
I've been living in Minnesota for about 6 months now. I'm heading up to the Sax-Zim bog this weekend for the first time. Can't wait to see a few lifers.
Welcome to BPN, Brandon. I started out as a birder as well when I was very young. I still have binoculars almost everywhere I go but spend more time behind the camera now. Looking forward to your participation. Please feel free to ask any questions.