Spring and summer beach season is upon us! As you plan your vacation, keep these tips in mind to share the beach with nesting birds, sea turtles, seals, sea stars and … Read more
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Is That Sushi Safe, Kingfisher?
If you love paddling, swimming or just walking along the banks of creeks and rivers like I do, you are probably familiar with the head-turning chatter of the Belted Kingfisher … Read more
Chickadees Show Why Birds Need Native Trees
This year, more than ever, I had been looking forward to songbird-nesting season. The reason? Last spring, my Washington, D.C., yard became one of more than 100 study sites in … Read more
Songbirds, Migration and Soy: What’s the Connection?
Spring season is now in full swing, with bluebells blooming and daffodils dancing. And, even sweeter, there is the sound of songbirds singing. Now is peak migration time for many … Read more
Video Diary: One Tiny Hummingbird Family
If you don’t already have an obsessive devotion for hummingbirds like I do, beware: this might change your mind. Hummingbirds are among the worlds smallest and fastest birds. Darting and … Read more
Small but Mighty: Streams and Wetlands that Matter
Marshes, wetlands, intermittent streams, and even some lakes fill from rainwater or snowmelt then empty through evaporation—coming and going throughout the year. These small but mighty habitats filter out pollution, … Read more
Meet Your Pets’ Wild Relatives
Ask me to describe my dog, Humphrey, in one word and I immediately think “Wild.” Not just because he is a sweet-faced troublemaker, but because he reminds me of his … Read more
5 Unexpected Animal Noises
For me, watching wildlife videos is a legitimate hobby and pastime. There is nothing quite like coming home after a long day of work and finding out how wildlife would … Read more
Why Chicks Need Potholes
I find this strange to say, but I want more potholes. Not the failure-of-asphalt kind that wreak havoc with cars. I want more of the kind Mother Nature makes, the … Read more
