Pied-billed Grebes

While almost never found in large flocks, the pied-billed grebe is the most widespread grebe in North America. This small, stocky bird pref...

A Gang of Garters

Yesterday's warm, sunny afternoon seemed to be a good time to start the spring yard work. Near some old timbers on the south side of the...

The Baobab Spark

There are moments in our life when we suddenly see our world in a different light, when our perspective changes and our life takes a new cou...

The Ringed Planet

Throughout April, Saturn, the sixth planet from our sun, will be high in the night sky. More than 9.5 times further from the sun than is Ea...

The Pantanal

The Pantanal, thought to be the largest, undeveloped wetland complex on Earth, covers almost 70,000 square miles at the junction of Brazil, ...

Nature's Solar Panels

In the Temperate Zone of North America, April is the month of the leaf. From blades of grass to maple leaves to the giant leaves of the cata...

Thunderstorm Season

Thunderstorms feed on warm, moist, unstable air and are triggered by lift; the latter is provided by an upper level low or an approaching co...