The New York Times: “Birds Are My Eyesight”
August 4, 2023
Honored to be mentioned alongside a number of great birders that are featured in the New York Times this weekend: LINK
Tag: blindness
Why Is Vision Considered More Important Than Hearing?
January 29, 2022
Suppose you’ve just set up a last-minute trip for birding in Manuas, Brazil. It will be your first time in that diverse region, which sits on the border of Amazonia and the Guianan Shield. There are hundreds of species that will be new for you, and so you will have far too many targets to … More Why Is Vision Considered More Important Than Hearing?
Why I Go Further Away, Not Closer
October 19, 2021
When I was much younger and had normal eyesight, I worked as a line cook. I enjoyed the mental and physical challenge of handling dozens of orders at once. You had to constantly think about your next actions, and your hands, eyes, and feet were obliged to move quickly. Mistakes and inefficiency were cumulative; if … More Why I Go Further Away, Not Closer