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Rob Ripma

Rob Ripma, a lifelong Indiana resident, has traveled and birded extensively throughout the Americas.

Top 5 Birding Hotspots in Southeast Arizona

This is Rob's list of the best birding hotspots in Southeast Arizona from the remote...

Birding Hotspots: Pawnee National Grasslands

When you think of birding hotspots in Colorado, you probably picture mountains but in the...

Scenery and Birding in Rocky Mountain NP

My wife and I enjoyed several days of hiking and birding in Rocky Mountain National...

Warblers in Ohio: Birding at Magee Marsh

Most birders know about Magee Marsh and the incredible warblers in Ohio. Learn more about...

Bird Photography Tip: Practice in Your Backyard

One of the best places to practice your bird photography is in your backyard.

Birding Hotspots: Salton Sea, California

The Salton Sea is one of the top birding hotspots in all of California.

Duck Identification: Canvasback vs. Redhead

One of the most common duck identification questions I get is how to tell the...

Birding Hotspots for Snowbirds

If you are planning to escape the cold northern winters this year, these are some...

Top 5 Benefits of Bats

These are my top 5 benefits of bats just in time for Halloween.

Birding Hotspots: Lesser-Known National Parks

Explore some lesser-known national parks that are birding hotspots.

Explore Birding Hotspots in the Prairies of North Dakota this Summer

Birding in deeps woods in the summer can be tough, so I suggest checking out...

5 Bird Photography Tips

These five bird photography tips are sure to help you improve your photos!

Top Gulf Coast Birding Hotspots for Spring Migration

Birding along the Gulf Coast is always fun but it's even better when you visit...

Best December Birding Destinations

There are plenty of great birds to see during the winter months, you just have...

Birding Hotspots: Estero Llano Grande State Park

The Rio Grande Valley is full of birding hotspots but Estero Llano Grande State Park...

Bird Species Profile: Little Blue Heron

Check out my top 5 interesting facts about Little Blue Herons!

Lesser Known Birding Hotspot: Goose Pond FWA in Indiana

Goose Pond is one of the many birding hotspots that make Indiana a wonderful place...

Birding Hotspots: The Harlequin Ducks of Barnegat Light, New Jersey

Photographing Harlequin Ducks on the East Coast