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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.
How to See a Red Fox in Winter
Now is the perfect time to see (or smell) a fox. Here’s how.
Carolina Wrens Will Nest in Just About Anything
Forget the nest boxes: Carolina wrens want your grill, your flower pot, even your old boot
Why Carolina Wrens Have Moved into Your Neighborhood
Carolina wrens are known as woodland birds, but they’re increasingly sighted in suburbs and cities. Here’s why.