Humans aren’t the only species of animals that enjoy state parks. Park staff will occasionally find clues of what animals may live there, such as scat, a chewed branch, or a feather. But we don’t a…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Most people have heard about insect declines, with recent headlines like “The Insect Apocalypse Is Here” and “The Great Insect Decline: Why Scientists Are Sounding the Alarm.” Bumble bees and butterflies are the best-known examples of declining groups, but there is a growing body of evidence documenting downward trends in other insects. Fireflies, famous for … Continue reading Dark Skies for Fireflies: Searching for New York’s Rare Nighttime Wonders →| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
All images: (c) Antigua and Barbuda Tourism AuthorityThe sun starts to set when my Uber stops at Chelsea Bridge Road, on what one could describe as a shy summer evening in May. I saunter to the entrance, my dress clinging to me against the flow of the wind. Smiles and nods of approval set the tone for what is going to be a warm and insightful evening.| Afropean: your guide to the Afro European diaspora and beyond
Featuring the Zitting Cisticola and elusive sightings of Egyptian mongooses, while sharing cherished memories of MrB.| Becky in Portugal
South Maui Save the Wetlands Hui Our mission is to protect and restore wetlands on Maui| SAVE THE WETLANDS
Pisaura mirabilis with eggsack Deep down in the sage bush. Yes, I have a new camera and it is a tad bit better.| De Amentiae Mundi
It’s officially winter now (yes, I’m late, as always) and the house spiders look for the warm and cozy and slightly humid places. The toilet might have been a good idea at first sight b…| De Amentiae Mundi
Once a very rare find at this place, so rare that I had to look it up to be sure but the typical zig-zag band and the lack of the quite distinct body-lobes of Argiope lobata gave it away. I donR…| De Amentiae Mundi
Limu in South Maui is suffering from groundwater contamination and groundwater reduction: Limu in South Maui is suffering from groundwater contamination and reduction, and Many residents remember at Maui Sunset, Waipuilani park (Kawililipoa Beach) there used to be great big piles of Limu, that was a favorite site for gathering limu. Nowadays there is almost none. Lipoa too was known for the fragrant smell of the Lipoa Limu that gave its name to the area.| SAVE THE WETLANDS