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A male Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) feeding in the grass. Public domain photo courtesy Ken Thomas.
March 6September 24 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 1July 7 Donna L. Long

Words Before All Else

my journal, 18 April 2009
November 18September 24 Donna L. Long

The Nature Journal

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Nature in Autumn: An Overview

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February 29October 3 Donna L. Long

Nature Journal Diagrams: How to Draw Movement

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February 26October 3 Donna L. Long

March 2020 Nature Almanac

Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)
February 22September 24 Donna L. Long

Spring Bird Migration for Beginning Birders

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The Badger – about the Eurasian Mammal

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February 15September 24 Donna L. Long

Nature Journal Page Layouts: Try a New Technique

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February 8October 3 Donna L. Long

Circumpolar Stars in the Night Sky

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Your Style of Being Outdoors

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February 1September 24 Donna L. Long

Identifying Backyard Mammals: A Photo Gallery

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January 29October 3 Donna L. Long

Winter Almanac – February 2020

My field kit - mid-priced binoculars, field bag, small camers, notepad, field guides.
January 25September 24 Donna L. Long

Simplicity: Basic Equipment for the Naturalist

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January 22January 25 Donna L. Long

A Brighter Future for West Virginia’s Rare Flying Squirrel

A collage of winter birds in my garden.
January 18September 24 Donna L. Long

A Winter Bird Feeding Guide: Attract Birds to Your Backyard (with Video)

January 15October 3 Donna L. Long

Identifying Savannah and Song Sparrows

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January 8October 3 Donna L. Long

Winter Nature Almanac – January 2020

A female House Sparrow at a winter feeder in Philadelphia.
January 4September 24 Donna L. Long

Winter Birding: How to Master It (with video)

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