On the Wing #43: (BRO) Griscom Vs. Gould
Before this week's competition begins, I would like to let you guys know that I'm only doing one entry for the week as I'll be in Florida from Friday until next Tuesday. I'll inform you guys of how the trip went (hopefully with photos) and update the tournament as well. Thanks for bearing with me and the hectic start to the new year. Hopefully I can get some new species to show for it huh? (Here's hoping for Limpkin ( Aramus guarauna ) and Snowy Plover ( Charadrius nivosus )) Anyhoo, let's get this week's competition underway! Griscom vs. Gould! The battle of the G's begins now! Practically the Gaston of birdwatchers Ludlow Griscom (1890-1959) as can be seen above, was regarded as being the "Dean of Birdwatchers". A man with a commanding personality and a passion for birds to match, he made his mark on the birding world, especially in Massachusetts and in the East. His most famous contribution to the birding world was the concept of fi...