The meaning of the book title, Wrong Tree, is revealed on today's reading of Jeff Wilson's book, subtitled  Adventures in Wildlife Biology. Alwayswith self-depricating humor,Wilson writes about the history of the hard work devoted to increasing the numbers of breeding pairs of ospreys is today's topic. These are fascinating raptors and we are so fortunate that people like Wilson have devoted their skills and energy to helping them.

The meaning of the book title, Wrong Tree, is revealed on today's reading of Jeff Wilson's book, subtitled Adventures in Wildlife Biology. Alwayswith self-depricating humor,Wilson writes about the history of the hard work devoted to increasing the numbers of breeding pairs of ospreys is today's topic. These are fascinating raptors and we are so fortunate that people like Wilson have devoted their skills and energy to helping them.

The meaning of the book title,&nbsp;Wrong Tree,&nbsp;is revealed on today's reading of Jeff Wilson's book, subtitled&nbsp; Adventures in Wildlife Biology.&nbsp;Alwayswith self-depricating humor,Wilson writes about the history of the hard work devoted to increasing the numbers of breeding pairs of ospreys is today's topic. These are fascinating raptors and we are so fortunate that people like Wilson have devoted their skills and energy to helping them.&nbsp;

February 17th, 2026

In the summer of 1972, I wandered out of a newly rented farm house, looked up, and saw 2 red-tailed hawks soaring over woods and pasture. They were so beautiful, so other-worldly, I was overcome with a desire to know everything about them.

Years later I became a wildlife rehabilitator and a falconer and was able to have close hands-on experience with them. Today that desire to learn about the natural world has only broadened and intensified. I'll read some of my favorite biologists' writings and occasionally include my own thoughts.

In the summer of 1972, I wandered out of a newly rented farm house, looked up, and saw 2 red-tailed hawks soaring over woods and pasture. They were so beautiful, so other-worldly, I was overcome with a desire to know everything about them. Years later I became a wildlife rehabilitator and a falconer and was able to have close hands-on experience with them. Today that desire to learn about the natural world has only broadened and intensified. I'll read some of my favorite biologists' writings and occasionally include my own thoughts.

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February 17th, 2026

February 17th, 2026