Topic: United States

Smack in the middle of all that history is Sierra Vista, which can serve as your home base if you wish to explore the various historical and natural sites nearby. While Sierra Vista itself is a relatively young city, Ft. Huachuca and ...
Channel Islands National Park consists of 5 islands off of the coast of California near Ventura; 70 miles North of Los Angeles. The slopes on Anacapa are the primary nesting ground for California Brown Pelicans. The island is scattered with archeological sites ...
The last place you might expect to find a rare wildlife habitat is Philadelphia. But the Tinicum marshlands, located inside city limits near the Philadelphia International Airport, is a treasure trove of plants and wildlife not found anywhere else in Pennsylvania. Renamed ...
Although many novices assume that Summer is the best time for birding, this is not so. Throughout millenia, birds have followed flight paths set out by their ancestors in the days when their ancestors sprouted feathers and grew apart from the dinosaurs. ...

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

One of the new kids on the the block, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a surprise to many of it's over 2.5 million visitor a year. Sandwiched between the cities of Cleveland and Akron , it is a jewel of nature. ...

Birding book recommendations

My favorite bird book is a state-specific book called " I recommend this because it will get you familiar with birds that are close to home and it is compact, and so easy to take with you. Learning to recognize songs/calls and ...
The serpentine barrens at Nottingham Park don't look too exciting at first glance. On the other hand, Small's ragwort cannot be found anywhere north of Virginia except in Nottingham, where it began to thrive during the warmer interglacial age. Barrens such as ...

It’s Hawk Watch Season

Spring migration is nice, too, when birds are in their brightest breeding plumage (see the difference between spring and fall colors in a chestnut-sided warbler). But birds flying from their wintering grounds to their breeding grounds are on a mission. They can ...
At Huguenot Memorial Park, your children can explore the magic of nature. The beautiful beaches of Huguenot Memorial Park have much to offer children and adults alike. Specially designated picnic areas allow you and your children to dine while surrounded by nature. ...
By Christine A. SmyczynskiThings have been all a flutter at USA Bird Supply in Clarence since early June; however Saturday October 2nd is their official grand opening celebration. Located adjacent to the Great Pumpkin Farm, in the former Western New York Events ...
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