In 2016 Arjan Dwarshuis of the Netherlands visited Duluth & Sax-Zim Bog in Minnesota during his quest to see more birds around the world in one year than anyone else. And Sparky guides him on a wonderfully productive day in 2016 (December 15). They add 16 species to Arjan’s Big Year including Black-backed Woodpecker, Boreal Chickadee, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Canada Jay, Pine Grosbeak, Evening Grosbeak and many more.

Arjan’s book is finally out and it is a very enjoyable read. He highlights conservation efforts around the world…and shares his adventures and misadventures during his global Big Year. There is even a chapter about Sax-Zim Bog!