Puerto Rico
I escaped the blizzards of New York for a long weekend to Puerto Rico in February 2013. It was my first visit to the island and I was surprised at how good the nature watching oppo
Colorado
I love Colorado. I spent a week or so there in 1993 and it is one of my favourite states. Boulder is a great town, and the Rocky Mountain National Park has some of the most spectac
Arizona
I first visited Arizona for a few days in 1989, the highlight of which was a trek to the bottom of the Grand Canyon for an overnight stay and a battle with a Ringtail that was dete
Florida
I have been to Florida many times, beginning in 1998 with a few days on my way back from Jamaica to the UK. My main aim then was to see a Manatee, which I did. That said, I was pre
Georgia (US State)
In May 2012 I stopped in southern Georgia for a night on my way to a bat catching blitz in Florida. Round-tailed Muskrats are a species which has generated a fair bit of correspon
Idaho
Although I knew Idaho was famous for its potatoes, trout fishing and scenery, I didn’t know much about its mammals until 2008 when I started corresponding with Matt Miller. It q
Illinois
On Memorial Day (end May) 2012, I flew to Chicago for the day to look for Franklin's Ground Squirrels at the site where John Fox found them (see below).
Hawaii
I haven't visited Hawaii yet, but I've included community reports from those who have.
Louisiana
I haven't looked for mammals in Louisiana yet, but I've included some resources here. Please submit your trip reports.
Maine
People sometimes ask me why I like mammal watching. While most seem to understand the thrill of seeing a wild elephant or a tiger, there seems less conviction in their nods when I