The beginning of spring signals the return of frogs to local vernal pools, streams, and wetlands. Frogs are amphibians, which means “double life,” because they live part of their lives … Read more
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Creating a Habitat for Screech Owls
On a cold winter day my favorite little screech owl recently spent the afternoon sunning. Dressed in its handsome feathered suit, my screech owl becomes almost invisible sitting in the … Read more
6 Excuses to Avoid Yard Work This Fall
They grow. They turn brilliant colors. They capture our hearts. Then they make a mess. Leaves can be a hassle, but put the rake down for a moment. It turns out, … Read more
Photo of the Day: Camouflaged Tree Frog
This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more
My Top 10 Frog Photos for Save the Frogs Day
Regular readers of my blog know frogs rank as one of my favorite animals (right above pika and wolves, although all animals are really my favorite). Frogs have fascinated me … Read more
Twelve Tree-Mendous Wildlife Facts for National Wildlife Week
Next Monday we’ll join children across the country in a celebration of trees during National Wildlife Week. This year, we’re teaming up with kids and hope to plant 75,000 trees … Read more
Our Favorite Apps Where You Pretend to be Animals or Naturalists
Learn about wildilfe by BEING an animal or naturalist in these fun apps. Read more
Spotify Wildlife: Finding Bird, Amphibian and Insect Calls Online
While I’ve written about listening online before, I haven’t really covered how much a curious person can learn from nature just by listening to various wild melodies. With the huge popularity … Read more
Wildlife Take the Gold for True Olympic Feats
Olympic fever has taken hold of the world—we’re all cheering for our favorite athletes. While human Olympians have amazing physical abilities, for wild animals strength, speed, agility and endurance mean … Read more
