My bike trails, as of this last weekend, were still buried under ice and snow, but as soon as I can get through on one of my cyclocross bikes equipped with snow tires, I will be mixing some bicycling and birding for the first time, this year, at least in a serious way. For those of you wondering about doing some bicycle birding, the approach that works best for me is to map out some good birding spots and plan a route to connect them. Be prepared, of course, with a binocular, to stop anytime you see birds, but better to bike quickly to each spot, then stop and bird slowly. This is much better than wandering without a plan, though that also has a charm of its own. Keep in mind, too, that you can also bike with a spotting scope, especially if your bike is equipped with a rack. Strap the tripod to the rack, then carry your spotting scope in a messenger bag.