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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

A Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) eats peanuts at a feeder in Fort Washington State Park. Photo by Donna L. Long.
January 1December 16 Donna L. Long

Words Before All Else

my journal, 18 April 2009
November 18November 17 Donna L. Long

The Nature Journal

Pine cones and long, graceful pine needles
November 18December 16 Donna L. Long

Nature in Winter: An Overview

American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea)
November 6November 12 Donna L. Long

7 Birds That Breed in the Arctic — Audubon

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November 2October 30 Donna L. Long

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

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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

Northern Harrier ( ) Photo taken by Donna L. Long
October 5November 17 Donna L. Long

Raptor Migration: What You Need to Know to Hawk Watch (with video)

Fall Trees trunks and Golden Leaves
October 2 Donna L. Long

Finding Fall Foliage — NANPA | North American Nature Photography Association

Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)
September 28September 28 Donna L. Long

Audubon’s Black Belt Birding Tour and the Reality of POC Protest (video)

milkweed bugs and beetles on milkweed pods in autumn. Photo by Donna L. Long
September 27July 21 Donna L. Long

Nature Almanac for October 2019

September 25September 30 Donna L. Long

Nature Journaling Course (Video)

close up of autumn maple leaf with backlighting
September 21September 20 Donna L. Long

Autumn Photography Ideas (Videos)

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