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Stand Up and Fight! Five Good Reasons Why Coal Export is a National Issue

It’s time to tackle coal export nationwide! While the first battles are being fought in the West, coal export is a national issue worth paying attention to. Here are five … Read more

Cedar waxwing

Photo of the Day: Cedar Waxwing Silhouette

Cedar waxwing perched on a branch at sunset Photo by Flickr member sdl39hogger See more of sdl39hogger’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of … Read more

Juvenile eastern bluebird

Photo of the Day: Blue and Gold

Juvenile eastern bluebird   Photo by Flickr member snooker2009 See more of snooker2009’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to … Read more

Purple sunbird

Photo of the Day: Preparing for Take Off

Female purple sunbird about to fly from her perch   Photo by Flickr member Wriku See more of Wriku’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want … Read more

Bald eagle

Photo of the Day: Fresh Fish

Bald eagle with its fresh catch   Photo by Flickr member Craig Leaper See more of Craig Leaper’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one … Read more

Photo of the Day: Tufted Titmouse

Tufted titmouse   Photo by Flickr member krissymac03 See more of krissymac03’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be … Read more

California quail

Photo of the Day: California Quail

California quail   Photo by Flickr member LAP75 (Off and on) See more of LAP75(Off and on)’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of … Read more

Warthogs and Snake Poop on Today Show

This week I did my monthly appearance on the 4th hour of the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda (TV’s guiltiest pleasure, according to Entertainment Weekly magazine).  As always, … Read more

Ruby-throated hummingbird nest

Photo of the Day: Feeding Time for Hummingbirds

Ruby-throated hummingbird mother (with tongue sticking out) after feeding her chicks   Photo by Flickr member Moments in Nature by Joshua Clark See more of Joshua Clark’s photos on Flickr … Read more

House finches at a feeder

Natural Backyard Habitats Serve Birds Better

A recent study of residential landscape types and native bird communities in Phoenix, Arizona, suggests that yards mimicking native vegetation and wild lands offer birds “mini refuges,” helping to offset … Read more