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Camera Trapping As Mainstream Nature Activity
More enthusiasts turn to camera trapping to connect to the wildlife that roams when they aren’t looking.
Why Do House Finches Love Your Hanging Plants?
House finches have become a backyard favorite. And they may even take up residence in your hanging plants.
Three New Field Guides for Bird & Weather Nerds
Here are three great new field guides that will teach you everything you've ever wanted to know about weather phenomena, how to identify bird nests, and the ins and outs of bird families of North America.
There’s a Cicada in My Ear
File this Under: Adventures in Cicadas and the Anatomy of a Human Ear, or Hearing Loss is a Small Price to Pay for Taxonomic Certainty
Cool Green Summer Book Picks 2021
As unbelievable as it might sound, summer 2021 is here. I found myself thinking about just how much comfort books […]
Holes and Weeping Trees: What’s up with the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker?
The sapsucker needs, well…sap. And lots of it. Here’s how it gets it.
Earth Day Book Review 2021
Six books to celebrate the planet’s biodiversity and conservation.
Take Down Your Feeders: Salmonella is Killing Songbirds
Bird feeding is spreading salmonella. Here’s how you can help.
Is Birdseed the Next Toilet Paper?
More people are enjoying backyard birds. Is that creating a seed scarcity?
50 Birds: Adventures in Backyard Birding
Birding may be the perfect nature activity. And you can start by looking out your window.
There’s a Koala in the Backyard
A koala is the peak of Australian backyard wildlife. But this wildlife sighting is bittersweet.
Easy Nature Adventures to Enjoy Near You
Our guide to fun and family-friendly nature activities, no special gear necessary.
