Peaceful, relaxing, and inspiring―birding can yield a lifetime of satisfaction. For some, the simple observation of birds is enough to fill them with joy. Others prefer to make it more interactive, striving to see a variety of species and learning to identify them. If you’re...
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How many times have you seen a bug in your garden and wondered, “What in the world is that?” Garden Bugs & Insects of the Southwest by Jaret C. Daniels provides an easy and fun way to identify common garden pollinators, pests, and aesthetically pleasing...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela argues that blackbirds should get more respect. Blackbirds always seem to get a bad rap. As the late Rodney Dangerfield was fond of saying, “They get no respect” in the bird world. I, for one, would argue that the blackbirds...
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Around the globe and dating back to ancient times, honey has been considered “liquid gold” for its uses as a sweetener and as medicine. It is an obvious choice as a food ingredient, and honey’s naturally antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for incorporating into...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela observed the gathering of thousands of Purple Martins for an evening roost before migrating south. Here is his report! I am no stranger to traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles to see, study, and document some of nature’s most...
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Whether you are planning a feast or simply looking for an easy meal for your family, the cookbooks in Adventure Publications’ Nature’s Favorite Foods series have all you need for fall gatherings—and the upcoming holidays. Every season has its special beauty, and autumn is no exception....
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With Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southeast, by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, you can plan your landscape to invite beloved backyard visitors to your garden. Today we take a look at five beautiful wildflowers of the Southeast. Northern Spicebush This attractive,...
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Each year, photographers from around the world book time with Stan Tekiela for a Common Loon photo workshop and tour. He takes them out to photograph the Common Loons (Gavia immer) from his customized boat. Today he tells us about his latest adventure. Every day in...
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Animal Tracks of the Midwest is a field guide to Midwestern animal tracks of more than 95 mammal species, plus common birds and reptiles, designed for quick and easy identification. You’ve seen animal tracks while hiking, camping, or even in your backyard. Now learn what made...
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Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Great Lakes State is an angler’s paradise. Reel in your catches, and make identifying those fish a snap. To accomplish this, Fish of Michigan is indeed your must-have resource. Now in...
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