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A male Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) feeding in the grass. Public domain photo courtesy Ken Thomas.
March 6September 30 Donna L. Long

Identifying Birds by Color: A Collection of Photo Galleries

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The Nature Journal

great spangled fritillary butterly
April 17November 17 Donna L. Long

Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Pollinators

September 17September 30 Donna L. Long

Nature in Autumn: An Overview

A collage of winter birds in my garden.
December 13December 12 Donna L. Long

Citizen Science: Audubon Christmas Bird Count Begins December 14

Tree seed pod against a winter sky.
November 30November 20 Donna L. Long

Winter Nature Almanac – December 2019

North American Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) with winter coat.
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Virginia Opossum Facts, Lifespan, and Habitat

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Infinite Blue and White

Henry David Thoreau
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Thoreau’s Style of Keeping a Nature Journal

Northern Harrier ( ) Photo taken by Donna L. Long
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Secrets for Capturing Stunning Photographs of Birds

American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea)
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7 Birds That Breed in the Arctic — Audubon

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An Autumn Walk in the Woods

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October 31October 25 Donna L. Long

Nature Almanac for November 2019

Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People
October 30November 17 Donna L. Long

Colonization, Fire Suppression, and Indigenous Resurgence

Groundhog or Woodchuck_Marmot monax bearing teeth
October 23October 22 Donna L. Long

This Ancient Calendar Marks 72 Seasons — YES! Magazine

immature Large Milkweed Bugs (Oncopeltus fasciatus) on Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) in my garden.
October 19October 18 Donna L. Long

The Mysteries of Large Milkweed Bugs

Backlight Fall New England Aster
October 18October 20 Donna L. Long

Creating Nature Mandalas: A Contemplative Practice — Love is Stronger

Sensitive Fern in the Smoky Mountains
October 16September 30 Donna L. Long

Canada’s forgotten rainforest — Discover

October 16October 15 Donna L. Long

How the Ojibwe Indigenous Horse is Being Saved

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