It was a mild, but sunny, July day and I decided to spend some time outside, enjoying nature. I had not visited the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge recently, so... read more →
Most insects follow an annual cycle of birth, life and then death. Seasonal changes in temperature often cue these insect life stages. However, a very noticeable exception to that rule... read more →
It was a stormy night in September, a few hours after sunset, and I was feeling hungry. I would need to search for my dinner, so I set forth. This... read more →
It was a black speck in the sky, gradually coming closer, and then I saw that it... read more →
Sometimes, fall walks with my dog surprise me. Last October, we walked along the edge of a local golf... read more →
For many American homes, the centerpiece of Christmas decoration is the Christmas tree,... read more →