In today’s post our colleague Brett Ortler shares with us his passion for citizen science. It is a great family activity. If you’re like me, you’ve spent a lot of time bird-watching, paying more attention to your garden or the plants springing up in your yard, even...
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There are about as many myths about bats as there are bat species. Karen Krebbs, author of Bat Basics, debunks the myths and tells you all you need to know about these amazing mammals. Bats don’t get tangled in human hair. Unlike what you see in...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, shares with us some little-known facts about the Bank Swallow, also known as LBJ. Find out why. In any profession there is often a lot of jargon with acronyms thrown around to express a point or avoid using long, cumbersome...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, goes through great lengths to bring us pictures of the Ruffed Grouse. Here is his tale. I am no stranger to getting up at zero dark thirty. But when my alarm goes off at 4 a.m. after not sleeping...
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Stan Tekiela, wildlife photographer and naturalist, conveys his fascination with a much-ignored bird, the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus). It seems that a lot of people are only interested in the glamorous or top-tier species of mammals and birds. For example, no one seems to be interested...
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Whether you are planning a vacation or staycation, we are ready to celebrate summer with a Christmas in July GIVEAWAY. Read on to find out how to enter. Make sure to enter for your chance to win Stan Tekiela’s book Amazing Hummingbirds and a set of three...
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In today’s post we tell you how to take your kids on an exciting bug hunt. Bugs are everywhere, and this is a great family activity. Here is what you need to get started: A store-bought bug house, or a clear plastic/glass container with holes in...
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If you’re new to birding, chances are you probably haven’t conducted a backyard bird count before. If you want to be well—and be outdoors—bird-watching is one of the easiest, most accessible options. It’s something one can do in the suburbs, in rural areas, and even...
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Every great angler has a story or two. But do you remember all the details? When did you catch it? Where were you fishing? How big was it...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer par excellence, takes a look at the American Woodcock. We at Adventure Publications hope all our readers and their loved ones remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the current crisis, we will continue to post positive stories...
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