Window Strikes in Birds

According to the American Bird Conservancy, it is estimated that collisions likely kill between 365 million to 1 billion birds annually in the United States. The total number of window or glass strikes is likely far greater. In many cases, after colliding with glass, birds suffer internal hemorrhage, concussion, head and eye injuries, and temporary […]

Owl Craft

Did you know? An owl can rotate their necks 270 degrees!  Here you can make your own owl puppet!   Supplies: (insert photo of owl supplies)  Construction paper  Pens/pencils/markers  A small paper bag  Glue  Scissors  Step 1: Using construction paper, draw and cut out the following:  2 sets of circles (for the inner and outer circles […]

Snake Father’s Day Craft

Did you know that there are more than 3,000 species of snakes in the world?  Here you can create your own snake to share your snake with your dad or father figure in your life this Father’s day!   Supplies:  Construction paper  Glue  Scissors  Googly eyes  Markers/pens  Step 1: Draw a large spiral on a piece […]

Picture Perfect

Wildlife photography is more than just sitting in the woods with your camera, hoping that something cool will walk past for you to photograph. There’s a whole different aspect to it that not many realize. It takes planning, knowledge of the environment around you, early mornings, and a LOT of patience. To me, there’s no […]

Tissue Paper Butterfly Craft

Did you know? There are over 15,000 species of butterflies around the world, and about 750 butterfly species here in the United States! Butterflies come in a multitude of colors, which is created by the reflection of light through layers of thousands of microscopic scales that cover their wings.  Here is a fun craft you […]

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