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Bees and Flowers: An Electric Attraction
Bees and flowers illustrate the importance of electricity in nature.
Stephen Birchard
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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The Meadowlark "Springs" To Life
A "prairie flutist and one of the best songsters of the world."
Dr. Ron Bright
May 20, 20244 min read
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Bald Eagles Are Nature's Rocky Balboa
After getting knocked down, they rallied.
Stephen Birchard
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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Rethinking the Suburban Lawn
We can repurpose our yards to be more earth friendly.
Stephen Birchard
Aug 31, 20224 min read
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A Large Flower, A Small Restaurant, and a Country at War: What Do They Have in Common?
#standwithukraine
Stephen Birchard
May 13, 20223 min read
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The Deadly Shrike Strikes!
The shrike is a smallish bird compared to the usual raptor, yet one that displays raptor-like qualities in predation.
Dr. Ron Bright
May 4, 20223 min read
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Amaryllis: A Harbinger of Spring
They symbolize pride, strength, and determination.
Stephen Birchard
Mar 5, 20222 min read
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One of Nature's Annual Displays: Sandhill Cranes Visit Indiana
Sandhill Cranes stopover in Northern Indiana on their way to Florida for the winter.
Stephen Birchard
Dec 27, 20213 min read
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“We are Stardust”: How the iron in our blood came from the fiery furnaces of the cosmos.
The elements in our bodies were formed billions of years ago in distant stars of the universe.
Stephen Birchard
Nov 12, 20213 min read
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Fly Fishing for Bass on Koteewi Lake
Whoever designed this little aquatic oasis understood nature, and fishing
Stephen Birchard
Aug 25, 20215 min read
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Mockingbird: Midnight Crooner
The mockingbird is friendly, playful, full of good vibes, humorous, and melodious.
Dr. Ron Bright
Aug 17, 20213 min read
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Sing On, Cicadas!
This is Brood X of the 17 year cicadas.
Stephen Birchard
Jun 15, 20213 min read
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Nature Quiz
Here's a short T/F quiz for our readers. Let us know how you did!
Stephen Birchard
May 20, 20211 min read
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Happy Earth Day 2021!
A celebration of Earth Day 2021
Stephen Birchard
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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Name a Bird That Exemplifies Onomatopoeia: Hint - its initials are WPW
Some words in the English language fascinate me. I have my favorites based on the sound and texture these words create when you utter...
Dr. Ron Bright
Apr 13, 20214 min read
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Dog or Cat Person: Which one are you?
I have always loved dogs, but once you have learned to love cats, I believe you can never go back.
Rick Scheflen
Apr 8, 20216 min read
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The Healing Power of Pets: New research confirms dogs and cats help us live healthier, longer lives.
Pets lower our blood pressure and heart rate, make us more active, less anxious, and less depressed.
Stephen Birchard
Apr 1, 20215 min read
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His Name Was "Rebel"
It occurs to me that he was not just a dog, but perhaps my best friend ever.
Rick Scheflen
Mar 27, 20217 min read
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My Nomination for Woman of the Century: Biologist Rachel Carson. Here's Why . . .
Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" changed the world.
Stephen Birchard
Mar 18, 20214 min read
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Oregon Is Made For Nature Lovers
Blue skies with high wispy clouds and an inviting road of water lay before of you.
Marvin Olmstead
Mar 8, 20216 min read
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