John’s writings have been published in birding and nature publications throughout the United States.

Print Articles

“The Power of Blogging.” Birding Business, December 2009. pp.30-32

“Did You Know? Anna’s Sightings in the Northwest.” The Backyard Birds Newsletter, Volume 12, No. 2, Spring / April, 2009. pp. 4-5

“Did You Know? Dawn Chorus as Social Media.” The Backyard Birds Newsletter, Volume 12, No. 1, Winter / February, 2009. pp. 4-5

“Did You Know? Color Vision in Birds.” The Backyard Birds Newsletter, Volume 11, No. 6, Fall / December, 2008. pp. 4-5

“Did You Know? Avian Neck Flexibility.” The Backyard Birds Newsletter, Volume 11, No. 5, Fall / October, 2008. pp. 4-5

“The Better to See You With” Backyard Birding Volume 1, 2008. pp. 70-76

“Your Backyard’s Other Winged Wonders.” The Backyard Birds Newsletter, Volume 11, No. 4, Late Summer / August, 2008. p. 8

Supporting sidebar to “An Hour on the Tower.” by Stiles Thomas. Bird Watcher’s Digest, Volume 31, No. 1, September / October, 2008. pp. 40-41.

Print Reviews

“Roger Tory Peterson, A Biography.” Review of Roger Tory Peterson, A Biography, by Douglas Carlson. Bird Watcher’s Digest, Volume 30, No. 5, May / June, 2008, pp. 114-115.

“Winged Wonders: A Celebration of Birds in Human History.” Review of Winged Wonders: A Celebration of Birds in Human History, by Peter Watkins and Jonathan Stockland. Bird Watcher’s Digest, Volume 30, No. 5, May / June, 2008, pp. 116-117.

“Life of the Skies, Birding at the End of Nature.” Review of Life of the Skies, Birding at the End of Nature, by Jonathan Rosen. Bird Watcher’s Digest, Volume 30, No. 6, July / August, 2008. pp. 114-115.

“Flights Against the Sunset: Stories that Reunited a Mother and Son.” Review of Flights Against the Sunset: Stories that Reunited a Mother and Son, by Kenn Kaufman. Bird Watcher’s Digest, Volume 31, No. 1, September / October, 2008. pp. 114-116.

Web Articles

“Don’t Leave Home without One – Optical Options for the Traveler” http://www.thebinocularsite.com/consumer/travel-binoculars.html (accessed April 3, 2009)

“The Best Binoculars for Under $100.00” http://www.thebinocularsite.com/consumer/best-binoculars-under-100-dollars.html (accessed February 9, 2009)

“The Enduring Importance of the Bird Club” http://www.thebinocularsite.com/consumer/birding/importance-of-the-bird-club.html (accessed February 9, 2009)

“All About Hummingbirds—Hummingbird Facts and Tips for Hummingbird Pictures with the BirdCam” http://www.wingscapes.com/Resources/HummingbirdFactsTips.htm (accessed February 9, 2009)

“Positioning Your BirdCam for the Best Backyard Bird Photography” http://www.wingscapes.com/Resources/PositioningBirdCam.htm (accessed February 9, 2009)

“A Parent’s Guide to Choosing Binoculars for Children” http://www.thebinocularsite.com/consumer/binoculars-for-children.html (accessed March 2, 2009, 2009)

“Mid-range Binoculars: Balancing Performance and Value” http://www.thebinocularsite.com/consumer/mid-range-binoculars.html (accessed March 2, 2009, 2009)