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Eastern screech owl (red morph)

Photo of the Day: Sunny Eastern Screech Owl

12/19/2012 // Rachel Stemen

Photo by Joshua Clark See more of Joshua Clark’s photos on Flickr >> Share this! Tweet #hoot2give Wild About Owls? Check out Why Owls Are So Hoot Right Now for amazing owl photos, cool species facts, and an easy way… Read more >

Photo: U.S. Geological Survey, mistletoe, Christmas, kiss

12 Things to Know about Mistletoe

12/17/2012 // Roger Di Silvestro

Often used as a symbol of renewal because it stays green all winter, mistletoe is famed for its stolen-kisses power. But the plant also is important to wildlife, and it may have critical value for humans, too. Extracts from mistletoe—newly… Read more >

Common redpoll

Photo of the Day: Common Redpoll

12/12/2012 // Rachel Stemen

Photo by Sharon Watson (Sharon’s Bird Photos) See more of Sharon Watson’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the Day! Share your images with… Read more >

Drought in the Rockies, Plains Taking Toll on Fish and Wildlife

12/11/2012 // Judith Kohler

  The drought persists in the Rocky Mountain West and it’s not just the ski slopes that look rough. Fish and wildlife are feeling the effects: Sagebrush and other plants that pronghorns and mule deer depend on in the winter… Read more >

Common tern chick

Photo of the Day: Common Tern Chick

12/10/2012 // Rachel Stemen

Photo by Lisa Franceski See more of Lisa Franceski’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the Day! Share your images with our Flickr group… Read more >

Kingfisher in flight

Photo of the Day: Kingfisher in Flight

12/6/2012 // Rachel Stemen

Photo by Eran Gissis See more of Eran Gissis’s photos on Flickr >> What’s Your Favorite Photo? Enter your favorite photo that you’ve taken of wildlife or landscapes in our Flickr group Photo Challenge! The winning photo and photographer will… Read more >

Black skimmers on beach

Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on New Jersey’s Birds

12/4/2012 // Guest Author

This is a guest post by Eric Stiles of New Jersey Audubon Society. As New Jersey was very literally in the eye of the storm, Hurricane Sandy’s impact upon the state was profound. Storm surge transformed many of our barrier… Read more >

Roseate spoonbills

Photo of the Day: Spoonbill Duet

12/4/2012 // Rachel Stemen

Roseate spoonbills Photo by Flickr member East Wind See more of East Wind’s photos on Flickr >> What’s Your Favorite Photo? Enter your favorite photo that you’ve taken of wildlife or landscapes in our Flickr group Photo Challenge! The winning… Read more >

Black-capped chickadee

Photo of the Day: Cold Weather Bird

12/3/2012 // Rachel Stemen

Chickadee* Photo by Flickr member krissymac03 See more of krissymac03′s photos on Flickr >> *Black-capped chickadees look very similar to Carolina chickadees and distinguishing between the two species can be difficult where their ranges overlap. Sibley Guides offers excellent tips… Read more >

Red-tailed hawk

Photo of the Day: Red Tail

11/27/2012 // Rachel Stemen

Red-tailed hawk Photo by Flickr member StoneSpeak See more of StoneSpeak’s photos on Flickr >> What’s Your Favorite Photo? Enter your favorite photo that you’ve taken of wildlife or landscapes in our Flickr group Photo Challenge! The winning photo and… Read more >