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How Do Air Plants, Spanish Moss And Resurrection Fern Survive On Air Alone?
June 23, 2012 When driving onto Jekyll Island, Ga. to visit my in-laws, I am greeted by huge live oak trees laden with Spanish moss which is like entering an enchanted forest. more »» 
Row, Row, Row That Boat
June 17, 2012 I think I’ve found a magic well that contains the elixir for anti-aging, and it has a bucket-full of terms to keep you thinking young. more »»
In Search Of A Holy Rail
June 16, 2012 A report of a rare bird captures the attention of birders within a few hours drive of the observation. So in late May, when a black rail was reported just north of Capon Bridge in Hampshire County, W. more »» 
Birdie Babies
June 16, 2012 If you’ve heard me talk about getting hooked on birds, then you surely have heard the story of how Elaine Crossley, the bluebird lady, plopped bitty tree swallow babies into my hands during a nest... more »» 
Bluebirds Of The Field
June 16, 2012 This is the year. I have a nest facing my field with five Eastern bluebird chicks. The last time I thought that bluebirds would be fledging any moment, I lost the whole group. more »» 
Don’t Mow, Let Some Grass Grow
June 10, 2012 Big grassy fields are disappearing across the region, and some birds are disappearing with them. It seems odd to tell people not to mow, but it’s true. more »» 
Capturing wildflowers
June 9, 2012 By Jeff Tome Wildflowers are elusive creatures. They are shy things that only come out for a short time each year. more »» 
Beauty in nature is hidden all around us
June 9, 2012 By Robert M. Ungerer Every day nature provides us with beautiful sights of landscapes, animals and even human behavior. more »»
Thank a hunter for conservation
June 9, 2012 By Scott C. Shalaway Later this year the conservation community will celebrate the 75th anniversary of federal legislation that keeps state wildlife agencies afloat. On Sept. more »» 
Brighter Cardinals Signal Imbalanced Ecosystem
June 3, 2012 Those crimson cardinals outside your window may be even more brilliant in color than they have in years past. more »» 
Figure 8 the lake
June 2, 2012 A couple of weeks ago, I found myself “accidentally” on a tour with the curator of a new exhibit and a group of friends of a Buffalo art museu. more »» 
The singers are here!
June 2, 2012 Today, May 12, was a special day. The sun was warm, so I took time to sit in the backyard and watch the birds. I had never seen a magnolia warbler on my property before. Thus, this article. more »» 
Our Watery World
May 27, 2012 Did you know? ¯ If the world’s water supply is compared to one gallon, freshwater (found in streams, lakes, rivers, glaciers, icecaps and groundwater) would make up only 4 ounces, or about 3 percent... more »» 
Songs of wild birds
May 26, 2012 “It’s the dewit-e-o bird,” I said as a group of us walked through the woods on an Audubon bird walk. A new bird call to me, I could clearly hear the words given to the bird song as a memory aid. more »» 
Lightning is still poorly understood but surely is shocking
May 26, 2012 One evening in late April this year I discovered a shattered tree in the woods behind my house that I decided must have been struck by lightning. more »» 
CWC Assists Landowners With Conservation
May 20, 2012 The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, now in its 22nd year of operation, has a mission to preserve and enhance the water quality, scenic beauty and ecological health of the lakes, streams and... more »» 
ASP Nature Pilgrimage is a yearly tradition
May 19, 2012 Pilgrimage. (1) A journey or search of spiritual significance, often to a place that is important to one’s belief. more »» 
Many birds of interest can be found in Central Fla.
May 19, 2012 Recently, I described the plant life in central Florida. This article is about the birds that my host, Chuck, found for me. I will cover just the birds of interest. more »»
Ten ‘easy’ warblers
May 19, 2012 Trout and turkey seasons opened in April, but May is warbler season. No license required, just binoculars and a field guide. more »» 
Greener lawn and healthier environment with less effort
May 19, 2012 Almost everyone enjoys seeing and walking on a beautiful lawn; not as many enjoy the work and expense necessary to maintain it. more »» |
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