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A Group for Nature, Animals, Native Plants, Gardening, Ecology and the Outdoors

The Naturally Native Squids group welcomes lenses about nature, animals, native plants, gardening (especially ecologically healthy gardening) and all things natural.

Lenses should be well constructed with good content and photographs, with no generic module titles. Only G rated lenses, are welcome. Please, do not over burden the group master with multiple (more than 5) submissions, all at one time. We read each lens.

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Let's Celebrate Nature and Our Beautiful Planet Earth 

If you love nature and the outdoors, then this is the group for you. Come join us in our celebration of the natural world of our beautiful planet Earth. Lensmasters here strive for balance in our world, whether it be by practicing sustainable and organic gardening, preserving native plants and animals, helping homeless pets, recycling or being green in other ways.

 After submitting your lens in the "Want to join this group?", guest book for approval, I will add it to one of the featured lens and lensmaster modules. Naturally Native Squids are encouraged to add their approved lens to the plexo under the appropriate category. This will provide another back link and more exposure for your lenses. Don't forget to vote for your lens.

Plexo Categories (scroll down to add your lens):

Natural Gardening
Beautiful Birds
Turkeys and Other Fowl
Furry Animals and Rescued Pets
Reptiles, Amphibians and Fish
The Ocean and Its Creatures
Important Insects
Green Living
Natural Health, Herbs and Wild Edible Plants
Enjoying Our Natural World
People Who Positively Influenced Mother Earth
Mother Nature's Fury
Naturally Native in Olden Times
The Psychic Power of Animals and Animal Spirit Helpers
Gifts for the Nature Lover


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Also, don't forget to publicize your lenses. There are many sites, including: Isle of Squid, Lensroll.com, Digg, Stumbleupon, Twitter, Facebook and Delicious. These sights provide more back links to your lenses that the search engines may pick up. It's all about exposure. The more places your lens link is seen, the more traffic it will get.

You'll also find a new plexo for lenses about the ocean. I have moved any ocean related lenses that were in the Amphibian, Reptiles & Fish plexo to the Ocean plexo.

Want to join this group? Post your lens below. 

If the groupmaster likes it, he or she will add it to the featured lenses and lens masters lists below. Please wait for email approval from the groupmaster before adding your lens to a plexo. The "Contact Me" button must be activated.

If you were a member of this group prior to the change over and your lens has been featured, but you do not see your avatar in one of the featured lensmasters modules, please drop us a note here.


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Award Winning Naturally Native Lenses 



Congratulations to these Naturally Native Squid Lens of the Day Winners.
If I have missed any member's LOTD, please email me and I'll add it right away.

featured lens Turkey's Last Stand

Tom here Hey, how goes it? Back in the 'hood, you probably know me as The Bird. My mother (God rest her soul) wanted me to have a fair shake in life, so she sold me upriver for a bushel of corn, the crunchy kind that makes turkeys gobble and trot. W...

featured lens Fall Flowers - A Stroll In Our Yard - October 2008

Fall is in the air and we are enjoying the blossoms of our Confederate Rose, Angel Trumpets and Ageratum. Our yard has been neglected lately due to the drought and we did not have our usual beautiful bloomers through the summer but now that fall is h...

featured lens How to Reuse Paper Rolls

Before you throw away a paper roll, do you consider what it can be used for? Never thought of that? Or you already reuse them? Although our society urges people not to throw out but recycle and reuse as many common household items as possible, we st...

featured lens Are You Polar Bear Aware?

Polar bears are affected by habitat loss, destruction and degradation of ecosystems, pollution, over-exploitation and climate change. These factors are among the powerful and persistent impacts on polar bear populations and health. The purpose of thi...

featured lens The Rain Forests of Borneo

Borneo, in Southeast Asia, is a beautiful country with unique wildlife. It is home to the illusive orangutan, proboscis monkey, Bornean clouded leopard and many other endangered species. It is a wonderful destination for more adventurous travelers, b...

 

featured lens Build Your Home With Your Own Two Hands!

I've been bitten by the natural building bug, and I've decided to infec...er, um, share what I'm learning with the rest of the world. I hope to eventually settle into an eco-community and build my own house. In the mean time I'm reading books, surfin...

featured lens Lucky-Our Rescue Cat

He is a rescue cat. He was rescued with 14 other cats from a person that was neglecting them. The lady that rescued them, nursed them back to health. Two of them did not make it. Lucky made it We named him Lucky. His full name is: All the cat...

featured lens Goldie and Me. Life with a Golden Retriever.

This lens is all about the memories of our wonderful golden retriever boy dog Goldie and the joys of owning, or being owned by a golden retriever! He was our little man in a golden suit with a true heart of pure gold and we were priviledged to share...

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Outstanding Lenses from Outstanding Lensmasters

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Green Living Lenses 

featured lens Hemp Clothing and Fashion

There are many reasons to choose Hemp as a fabric for your clothing. Though assuming you're here, you likely know many of them, below you may find a few more. What you will find here is some fantastic Hemp Fashion, whether you are looking for Hemps Sh...

featured lens Freeset Bags - A Great Gift that Makes a Big Difference

One of my great finds for the year, Freeset Bags. Not only are these bags stylish, well-made, practical and eco-friendly, but in purchasing one of these bags you help a woman on her journey to freedom. How great is that? Freeset Bags are made by wom...

featured lens Reel Green. Reel Healthy.

Lawn-mower makers have gone green - at least some of them - to meet the needs of the green mower revolution. The environment will benefit from less pollution. People will benefit from less pollution and less noise. Therefore your health will benefit....

featured lens Soapnuts - The Environmentally Friendly & Natural Cleaner

Soapnuts are one of the best "ecosoaps" on the planet! They are an environmentally friendly, natural and cheap alternative to commercial detergents, which are easy to use in the home. We have four children and like many parents, my husband and I are...

featured lens Severn Suzuki - a famous environmental video: where is she now?

She's full of fire about the environment. She spoke to the UN at the age of 12. She's a scientist. I want to introduce you to Severn Suzuki. This lens isn't just about that speech - though I have gathered the info to show what lead up to...

More Green Lenses 

featured lens Alternative Fuel Sources For Cars

Gasoline and diesel are the most popular, and let's face it, the best fuel sources for our cars. The problem is that's it's getting so expensive to keep pumping these fuels in to our vehicles on a weekly basis! The price of fuel is one of those thin...

featured lens Avoiding High Fructose Corn Syrup

You know that it's not good for you, but it's in nearly everything - how can you avoid it? Unless you are super-diligent, it's hard to not let it slip in, but there are some very easy and inexpesive ways to drastically reduce your family's consumptio...

featured lens Earthship Homes

Earthship Biotecture homes, floor plans and construction, solar energy, green energy, thermal dynamics, food production, housing, recycled materials. Including pictures, videos, books, news, info and much more. Earthship (n.) 1. passive solar home m...

featured lens Earth Day Projects Everyday

The Little Things you can do: Earth Day is April 22, and often we wonder what we can do to celebrate it on that day. The question is do we really need to wait until April 22, to celebrate such an important event? Most people will answer No to this q...

featured lens ECOFRIENDLY ORGANIC PRODUCTS

INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL WARMING: What is global warming? Global warming is the term used to describe the effect of climate changes that are taking place in the Earth's ecosystem. The primary reason why global warming exists today can be linked to in...

Mother Earth Ecology 

featured lens Intimacy with Mother Earth: Can we still recognize it?

The eldest nature traditions certainly can be interpreted to offer a myriad of alternatives to 21st century living. However, given that the world is a different place now--a booming world population, post-industrial age pollution at high levels, quic...

Organic and Sustainable Gardening Lenses 

featured lens Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit changing the world one garden at a time.

The Food for Everyone Foundation is a Non-Profit organization that travels the world teaching people in impoverished areas how to grow gardens which will yield five to ten times more than traditional gardening methods. Perhaps the most beneficial asp...

featured lens Organic Food Gardening

I want to share with you not only the joy of producing fresh, delicious food for your family, but also the health advantages. For you (and me) - the gardener - the health benefits of spending some time in the fresh air and sunshine, as well as the st...

featured lens Pesticides: Don't Kill the Good Guys

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that all the insects and other pests in your garden have disappeared forever - no more slugs and snails, aphids, lily beetles, caterpillars and all those other creatures that chomp their way through your...

featured lens Growing tomatoes (and other stuff)

There is little as satisfying as eating food you have grown yourself. I will admit, my wife usually cooks with it, but I have all the pleasure of growing it. Sure, a couple of non-food plants make the list (like the carnivorous ones that keep away pe...

Native Plants 

featured lens California Native Plants

Saving water is a good starting point on why it is important to garden with native plants, but there are so many more reasons, and most of them have to do with preserving our wildlife. Our plants and animals have evolved together for tens of thousand...

Gardening Lenses 

featured lens Butterfly Gardening

Simply put butterfly gardening is the art of growing flowers and plants that will draw in these colorful and nice animals to your garden. Please your family and visitors with beautiful butterflies, but make sure to create a safe home ground for them....

featured lens Fall Flowers - A Stroll In Our Yard - October 2008

Fall is in the air and we are enjoying the blossoms of our Confederate Rose, Angel Trumpets and Ageratum. Our yard has been neglected lately due to the drought and we did not have our usual beautiful bloomers through the summer but now that fall is h...

featured lens Squidoo Guide to Gardening

This page is for those who love to Garden. This is the Ultimate Guide to Gardening with everything written by Squidoo-ers. You will find Gardening tips, How-to Pages, Fun things to buy for your garden, Bringing the birds and Butterflies and so much m...

featured lens Adopt a Plant

Adopt a Plant is a lens about the interface of humans and plants. When we learn more about what we love, and share our discoveries, the world is enriched. You are invited to adopt a plant or a community of plants and create your own lens in celebrat...

featured lens Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden

In 2006, The Pendleton Elementary School's School Improvement Council (SIC) wanted a project that would honor the memory of faculty and students such as Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Peebles.  The Memory Garden was chosen as a project that would do t...

Herb Lenses 

featured lens Lavender, both beautiful and powerful

This lens is dedicated to the Lavender Herb. Learn how to make lavender bath salts, culinary recipes and more. Learn how to identify, grow and dry this herb for aromatherapy and medicinal uses. You can also explore its healing abilities.

Farm & Domestic Animals 

featured lens Out on the Farm

I would like to share a little bit of the farm life with you. It is full of some unique and entertaining characters.   Meet Laurel and Hardy    

featured lens Save America's Wild Mustangs and Burros

In 1971,Congress declared the wild mustang and the wild burro "living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West" and passed 'The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. Prior to that time, wild mustangs were not protected and in the 195...

Wildlife Conservation & Rehabilitation Lenses 

featured lens Blue Mountain Wildlife...Rescue, Rehab, Release!

We are a Nonprofit, volunteer based organization. For over 20 years Blue Mountain Wildlife has cared for wildlife and educated people about the need for a successful co-existence. Our success for the last 2 decades is largely due to support from wild...

featured lens The Wildlife in WhitePineLane's Back Yard

I'm lucky enough to have two back yards, a home in the suburbs of Minneapolis and a cabin in northern Minnesota. I've had lots and lots of fascinating creatures show up in my yards, and I'd like to share them all with you! Note: All of the photograp...

Invasive & Exotic Plants and Animals 

featured lens The Bamboo is Spreading and Taking Over My Yard

Bamboo is a remarkable plant with many private and commercial uses. But before you decide to plant bamboo in your garden or grow it for a privacy fence, be aware that it can take over your yard - quickly! The two native North American bamboos, caneb...

featured lens These Exotic Pets Could Make You Sick!

Do you know someone (or are YOU someone) who chose a pet BECAUSE it was unique, different, exotic, wild? Then you will find the information here of interest. In a Quality Health Newsletter titled "Unhealthy Pets", I learned that, while some pets can...

Rescued Pet Lenses 

featured lens Dog Bytes

An "ever after" tale, this is not. As the seasons pause for the next, so goes the life of a woman and the homeless little dogs of New Mexico... gone, like the fluttering of leaves fallen away to the ground, carried away by an ill fated wind. You can...

featured lens How To Save Feral Cats and Stop Overpopulation With TNR

Learn all about feral cats and the TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs; what feral means; how they live; the arguments for and against TNR porgrams. You'll also find links to rescue organizations, materials on TNR and how you can start or join exisit...

featured lens My Puppy Mill Puppy, Abigail

This is the story of my Abigail. She is a gorgeous Golden Retriever. I have had her since she was 5 weeks old. She has had every problem a puppy mill puppy can have, and more. But she is the most devoted and loving and perfect best friend anyone coul...

featured lens Star Noir, Our Beautiful Black Cat

Just like people, animals have their own unique personalities. This is especially true with cats. Star Noir, our Halloween surprise, appeared as if by magic and has taken the roll of protector of little Blaze and mediator between Blaze and Dax. She i...

More About Dogs 

featured lens Dog Training Works

This picture is Queenie, my bichon frise, a spoiled but sweet , wonderful loving companion who thinks she is a person. I love dogs and I feel very badly about all the ones that are being abandoned to shelters or worse, left in foreclosed houses, or...

featured lens Tips for Getting a Second Dog

One of the most loving things you can do for a lone dog at home is give him a same-species friend. It's in your best interest however to acknowledge that all dogs don't get along. Just like you can't force two people to form a friendship, you can't f...

featured lens The Rottweiler - Information About The Rottweiler Dog Breed.

After finding out about Squidoo, it was only a matter of time before I was going to use this great new way to show the world our dog, a fantastic, sweet and beautiful Rottweiler, called Buddy. I'm sure that it wouldn't surprise you when I say that we...

Mammal Lenses 

featured lens Chinese Rhesus Macaque Monkeys

The first time I came face to face with the macaque monkeys that live on their own island sanctuary in Sanya, China, I fell in love them because they are so adorable, and so human-like! I created this lens to share my experience of being with them on...

featured lens Dingo, ancestor of all dog breeds : Wildlife Australia

The mother of all dingoes was most probably a single pregnant female. An intelligent animal, she trotted across the landbridge from Indonesia to Australia about 5,000 years ago and made a home for herself close to the people who inhabited the great...

featured lens Cool Pictures of the Arctic Fox

The arctic fox has been hunted and killed for its fur since the beginning of the 20th Century. It's thick fox fur was highly sought out and almost wiped these beautiful animals out. Thankfully, organizations like PETA and the ASPCA have brought to ou...

featured lens Lemur -- An Endangered Species

I've been a fan of the lemur and especially the ring-tailed lemur since I first saw this furry rascal profiled on the Discovery Channel. Being primates, they have a monkey-like personality about them, but are a bit cuter--in my opinion. Because I thi...

Bird Lenses 

featured lens The Mallard Duck

The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearly 10 million Mallards live in North America with millions more in Eurasia. It is thought to be the most abunda...

featured lens BIRD WATCHING, IN MY BACKYARD

I go out to my backyard to TAKE A BREAK, and GET A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, I'm greeted by my friends, A verse in the bible, comes to mind, "Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds...

featured lens Birds of Prey & Wetlands

Florida is a fantastic and wondrous place for its beautiful and often exotic plants and animals. I live in South Florida where it is mostly sub-tropical. The very southernmost area of Florida, by the keys, is tropical. You can find the rare and endan...

featured lens The Intelligence Of Crows

Often viewed as a nuisance bird, the crow is far from deserving the reputation that we humans have given it. Crows are often misrepresented, misunderstood, and their intelligence level greatly under rated. Humans make and use tools to insure that th...

featured lens Make Your Own Suet and Feed the Birds!

Do not make your own suet unless you are prepared to do it often. The birds (and squirrels if they can get at it) will love this stuff and it will disappear almost before the the next batch is made! If you have a little time and want to help the birds...

More Birds 

featured lens Fred the Egyptian Goose

This is about an Egyptian Goose we call "Fred". He lives in a park along the river near our home in PA. This is a very unusual finding for Southwestern Pennsylvania, as his ancestors are from Africa. I noticed Fred one day while photographing Grey...

featured lens Birdscape a Pop-Up Book in Stereo

Do you love Birds? Do you know someone who does? This book contains seven wonderful pop ups of different ecosystems. Each pop up includes full stereo sounds of the birds that inhabit the ecosystem pictured. Just out in 2008!

featured lens Birdwatching with Kids: NJ Backyard Birds

One of the easiest ways to involve your children in nature is Backyard Bird watching.  Here you'll find tips for teaching them about birds, and resources for you and your family to learn more & to have a new source of entertainment (that sur...

featured lens Magpie birds

Outside of our (my partner and I's) flat is a huge tree. Every year a pair of Magpies choose to nest here. The only problem is now an increase of (black) crows have pushed this pair out and I don't think they'll be nesting in this tree this year.

featured lens Penguins

A lens all about penguins by Quantum Tiger. Those cute little flightless birds which are so prolific in the southern hemisphere. There are around seventeen different species of penguin varying in size from the Emperor penguins (well over a metre tall...

Still More Birds 

featured lens How to turn your garden into a bird haven

The sight of birds flitting through your garden can be beautiful. More and more species of bird are declining in number and by using some of these tips you can help make birds' lives easier and brighten up your garden at the same time. Here is how y...

featured lens The Pelican, A 40 Million Year Old Fisherman

For the last 12 years, I have had the privilege of living in South Florida on or near the water. There are many wonderful and colorful species of birds in this area to the delight of the birdloving photographer in me. I have to admit though that the...

featured lens It's for the Birds

Welcome to It's for the Birds! We love birding and would like to share our experiences with you. Our birding activities include watching, counting, and gardening for our native birds. We hope you find this site both informative and helpful. You will...

Reptile and Amphibian Lenses 

featured lens Frog Unit Study: Hopping to Learn

Take trips to the frog pond. Become a frog and play games and sing songs, gobble up the insect words and swat the fly verbs. This lens will give you dozens of ideas, resources, hints and tricks to create frog-themed activities for both homeschool fam...

featured lens Komodo Dragons and Relatives - the Monitor Lizards

My experience with the Western Pacific monitor lizard, Varanus indicus--also known as the mangrove monitor--has been over 12 years of living on the Western Pacific island of Guam, with side visits to Saipan, Tinian, Rota, Belau (Palau) (The big lizar...

featured lens Anaconda The Giant Snake

Anaconda or aquatic boas can be categories as four different species. They are green anaconda, the yellow anaconda, the Dark-Spotted anaconda or Deschauense's Anaconda (Eunectes deschauenseei) , and the Bolivian Anaconda (Eunectes beniensis). There...

featured lens Florida Alligators

I know what most of you are thinking, big, ugly, and an all together scary creature. The American Alligator is usually very misunderstood. I hope to be able to change your minds about the alligator or maybe at least soften it up a little bit.

featured lens Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins of Louisiana

Louisiana is blessed with thirty species of turtles, tortoises and terrapins. The body form of this ancient group of reptiles has changed little in the 200 million years of its existence. Besides various freshwater and land turtles, the Gulf waters a...

Insects & Arachnids 

featured lens Butterfly Symbolism and Gift Ideas

The Butterfly is a universal symbol of change, resurrection, transformation, celebration, young love and the soul. ~ As a symbol of transformation; the butterfly represents everlasting life, stemming from it's various stages of life. 1. Birth (the c...

featured lens Monarch Butterflies Are Easy To Raise

Photo credit- Paul B. Sutherland My family lives in the country. And we love raising Monarch Butterflies. It's really quite easy to raise them at home. We've got milkweed growing in our butterfly garden in our backyard. I just took some old...

Oceans and Their Creatures 

featured lens Dolphin Information

Learn about dolphins, share your experiences with dolphins, swim with dolphins, find great dolphin gear! I made this dolphin picture while working at Sea World. I also made the dolphin pictures in the Florida Keys and the dolphin video at Mote Marine...

The Beautiful Outdoors Lenses 

featured lens Chincoteague Island

This page describes Chincoteague Island Virginia, a wonderful family vacation destination on East Coast of the USA. The Island is world famous because of the wild Chincoteague ponies. The island offers adventures such as flounder fishing, deep sea fi...

featured lens Coastal Pictures Of Alaska

I took many coastal pictures, during my 11 seasons as the Executive Chef of the Driftwood Lodge in SE Alaska. Most of them show the breath-taking scenery when nobody else was around - just me, my ATV and my camera. The coastal area near the mouth of...

featured lens Kabetogama Lake a Wilderness - God's Country

Picture of the Kabetogama Walleye and granddaughter taken October 4th 2009. As a child I learned about living in a wilderness area in northern Minnesota border waters, where the black bears roam and the timber wolves survive. The enchanted forests wi...

featured lens Yosemite National Park

The Crown Jewel of the Sierra Nevada There are over 3.5 million visitors yearly that come to take in the awe-inspiring panorama of Yosemite National Park. The California National Park of the High Sierras is one of the best places to camp, kayak, sig...

featured lens Senseless beauty in nature upon the wild wilderness

As the butterfly sits upon the wild flower, it doesn't have a care; except to enjoy the world for what it is, a place of happiness and joy. Things in the wild are full of beauty. It's no wonder that the wilderness is full of charms in nature. I don't...

More Beautiful Outdoors 

featured lens Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall Wales

Many a holiday has been spent in Wales, many a happy time.... Every year for as long as I can remember I have holidayed in Wales. Every time we went we had to pay a visit to the magnificent Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall. Recently my girlfriend Marta an...

featured lens Wildlife of the Coconino National Forest

If you're ever in my neck of the woods here in Northern Arizona, I encourage you to explore the many wonders of the Coconino National Forest. At 1.8 million acres with an elevation span of 10,000 feet, the Coconino is one of the most diverse Nat...

Nature Photography 

featured lens Wildlife and Nature Photography

Wildlife Photography from all over the world: I have been travelling the world taking photographs of animals and nature for many years, so here are some of my photographs and some of my experiences, travel tips, recommendations and advice. I have w...

featured lens Backyard Photo Ops

I used to think the best pictures required traveling long distances, but I've changed my mind. Some of the best photo ops happen in my own backyard--literally! As a nature photographer who specializes in close-ups, I'm constantly on the lookout for...

featured lens Disney's Earth Movie ~~ An Animal Nature Documentary

Disney's Earth movie was hotly anticipated and opened in theatres on April 22, 2009. On this page you will find a discussion of the film, the original four trailers, links to many movie reviews and a lot more information pictures about the film which...

featured lens Baby Animal Pictures

This page is about baby animals and pictures of them. Living in the woods, as I do, gives me a special appreciation for nature, animals, and especially baby animals. I love to see the little ones with their mamma. I've included on...

Unusual and Unexplained 

featured lens Bigfoot Sightings

I've always been intrigued by the idea of Bigfoot, but it wasn't until 2005 that I decided to learn more about them. I've never seen Bigfoot, but I live in a small town in the middle of a huge forest in Northern California, and lots of people around...

Spirituality of Nature 

featured lens Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing

An early pioneer in the field of alternative healing for animals since 1996, Rose De Dan, Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC, offers a unique perspective on animals and the natural world through her writing, animal stories and art, sessions and clas...

Nature Gift Lenses 

featured lens Nature Wear T-Shirts and Gifts

The Nature Wear Shop was born out of a desire to share our love of nature, animals and the environment with the rest of the world! We've designed some unique and eye catching nature and animal t-shirts that we think help showcase nature, animal and t...

featured lens Wild Lion Gifts

Is the lion your favorite animal? Do you dream of going on an African safari? Read what lion researchers are saying on their blogs, or search for for great lion gift ideas- great lion cards, the best Kenya safari tours and lodges, informative and ent...

Nature Hobbies 

featured lens Sand Collecting -- the nitty-gritty

For some people, sand is an inconvenience that gets stuck between one's toes and inside one's swimming costume. For others, it's something fun to build sand castles from, or to collect. It's not something people think about a lot, but sand is everyw...

featured lens Raising Freshwater Angelfish

This is my journey with Keeping and Raising Angelfish. This is by no means a perfect record, mostly what I've learned along the way. I do not know all the terms for aquarium products, but will get my point across:) I will update this lens as I learn...

Natural Health 

featured lens Ningxia Red Is The Best Wolfberry Juice Available: The Best Wolfberryjuice Ever

It's health benefits of wolfberries have been known and used for thousands of years. The fruit contains 19 amino acids and over 20 trace minerals. Has more protein than whole wheat. It can lead to longevity. No other natural food is as powerful as th...

Naturally Native Lenses 

From the groupmaster, Naturegirl7

featured lens Gifts for the Birder on Your List

Are you looking for a gift for the birders on your list? You've come to the right place. We are nature lovers and have searched the web to find great gifts that we would like to receive. We have highlighted the best books, binoculars, cameras, appare...

featured lens Great Gifts for the Gardener

We are avid gardeners and we know that many non-gardeners don't know what kind of gift we would like to receive, so we are publishing a list of our most desired gift items. Most gardeners like similar things so this should help all of you gift givers...

featured lens Amazing Amphibians of Louisiana

Amphibians are an interesting and very important class of animals and there are certainly plenty of them here in Louisiana. We have everything from large Bullfrogs to tiny Tree frogs, Toads that keep the garden free of harmful insects and even secret...

featured lens Snakes of Louisiana

Snakes are probably one of the most controversial animals. You either love them or hate them. Snakes are a very important link in the food chain and without them our earth would be overrun with vermin and harmful insects. Here in Louisiana there are...

featured lens Gardening with Native Plants

Using native plants in the landscape and sustainable gardening are 2 hot topics, today. This lens will provide you with native plant lists, techniques, and links to more information that will get you started on the way to creating an ecologically hea...

 



Famous fruits imported from the East or South and sold in our markets ... do not concern me so much as many an unnoticed wild berry whose beauty annually lends a new charm to some wild walk or which I have found to be palatable to an outdoor taste. We cultivate imported shrubs in our front yards for the beauty of their berries, while at least equally beautiful berries grow unregarded by us in the surrounding fields.
 

Henry David Thoreau, Wild Fruits

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Animals 



We need another and a wiser and perhaps a more mystical concept of animals... In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth.
 

Henry Beston

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Thayer Birding Software 

Thayer's Gold Edition Guide to Birds of North America - $ 169.95
This top-rated birding software covers 957 species found in North America. See over 2,800 color photos. Songs for 708 birds. Includes range maps, 500 videos and 700 quizzes. Import your own photos. Download songs to your iPod. For Windows.

Bird Songs Player Book 

Bird Songs - $ 40.50
Bird Songs presents the most eye-catching and commonly seen birds, including the newly rediscovered Ivory-billed Woodpecker, in a distinctive audio and lavish visual format. The sleek, built-in digital audio player plays 250 striking twenty-second songs.

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Bird Books 

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Frog Voices 

Voices of the Night - Eastern Frogs and Toads (CD) - $ 19.95
Decipher the cheeps and trills of 36 species of frogs and toads native to eastern North America. It features up-to-date taxonomic nomenclature, including 3 species introduced from the tropics. Endorsed by Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles.

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OhMe wrote...

Thank you for featuring my Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden lens

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Nice to see that this group made it through the transition to lens. Thank you for including my lenses.

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Didn't realize that I had so many lenses on nature. Three already? Wow. Thanks for letting me join your group. My favorite bug lens www.squidoo.com/yumexpression. Yeah I know the name doesn't sound like bugs right? Wrong! It got some interesting topics in there so go have a peak. If you like photo only lenses see this one www.squidoo.com/godmadepets

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Pumpkin Picking Time
 Pumpkins seem to fascinate children, whether they are growing in a field or carved as a jack-o-lantern on the front porch. This them...
The Perfect Aerial Predator for the Arctic: Snowy Owls
Snowy Owls...they're elusive, secretive, and a silent predator. Only a handful of animals can exist in the frigid, bleak Arctic region. The...
What Are Nightshade Plants?
The mere words "Nightshade Plant" bring up images of mysterious workings within the gloom of night, the creation of magic spells or poison...
Great Grey Owl
The Great Grey Owl is one of the world's largest owls. It is often referred to as the Great Grey Ghost or Phantom of the North as it is ...
Chinese Rhesus Macaque Monkeys
The first time I came face to face with the macaque monkeys that live on their own island sanctuary in Sanya, China, I fell in love them bec...
Fireflies: Twinkling Lights of the Meadow
Have you ever gone out on a summer evening to catch fireflies. They flit and fly everywhere. Soon you have five and then six. One escapes an...
How to Reuse Old Mouse Pad?
Here are listed some cool ideas how to reuse old mouse pads but also links to many online sources with instructions and tutorials how to m...
Lemur -- An Endangered Species
I've been a fan of the lemur and especially the ring-tailed lemur since I first saw this furry rascal profiled on the Discovery Channel. Be...
Rat Snakes in Louisiana
Rat Snakes are attractively marked, non-poisonous constrictors which primarily eat rats and mice and some birds and eggs. They are known f...
American Swallow-tailed Kite
Watching the American Swallow-tailed Kite soar through the sky is an impressive sight to see. It puts on an aerial ballet as it swoops and t...
Razzle Zazzle Christmas Gifts
Zazzle is the place to shop for Christmas and we've gathered a selection of designs, books and poems which any nature lover should ador...
Creative Valentine's Day Resources
There is one slight difference between this and all other pages offering links to different craft projects for kids: all of projects listed ...
Diamond-back Water Snake
The Diamond-back (or backed) Water Snake is a long, heavy-bodied, tan to gray-brown snake with a pattern of dark brown to black chain-like m...
Sea Turtles - Nomads of the Sea
Okay. The first big question is: What is a Sea Turtle?
From a purely biological point of view, there are 3 reptiles that have the thing cal...
Horse Legends and History
The Horse symbolizes success, freedom, travel, courage, strength, power, nobility, wisdom and loyalty. It is also a symbol of life and death...
The Mountain Wildlife T-Shirts, Hand-Dyed & Environmentally-Friendly
The Mountain T-Shirts are wildlife t-shirts like you've never seen before! The Mountain is an environmentally-friendly company that makes a...
Favorite Wild Fruits
Ever since we were children, we have loved the fruit of native plants. Now, with the Green movement and the increased use of native plants i...
Nature Therapy - Therapeutic Walking or Hiking - Green Therapy
John Muir once wrote, In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. Walking in nature can have many therapeutic benefits fo...
The Eastern Screech-Owl
The Eastern Screech Owl is an elusive nocturnal bird of prey. It is one of the smaller owls, but is every bit as fierce as its larger brethr...
The American Black Vulture
The American Black Vulture is a scavenger, feeding off the remains of dead domestic and wild animals. Dependent on its sense of smell to loc...
Gaia - Earth Mother
Gaia (also spelled Gaea), the primordial Greek Earth Mother, who was said to have created the universe, the first race of gods, and mankind....
Carabao - The Domesticated Water Buffalo of Southeast Asia
The Carabao. The Water Buffalo. Bubalus bubalis. Sort of like a four-legged, non-gas-burning tractor. Can help with hauling sugar cane. Can ...
Coatimundi -- What Exactly is It?
I've had the distinct pleasure of walking amidst a couple dozen of Coatimundi on our trip to Costa Rica.  We were driving a very rough...
The Golden Eagle
The Golden Eagle is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. They prefer the open country rather than forests and can...
Popular dogs guide
You'll find articles on pet ownership, how to choose the right pet for you, pet training, diet, different breeds, pet health, pet insurance...
The Cardinal's Nest
Every bird-watcher and most children recognize the male Northern Cardinal, a Christmas symbol, but many people know nothing about its nestin...
How To Save Feral Cats and Stop Overpopulation With TNR
Learn all about feral cats and the TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs; what feral means; how they live; the arguments for and against TNR p...
Fruits Fable and Folklore
Many fruits are surrounded by a long and colorful history of symbolic meaning and mythical tales. Apples, cherries, figs, pomegranates, an...
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall Wales
Many a holiday has been spent in Wales, many a happy time.... Every year for as long as I can remember I have holidayed in Wales.

Every t...
Giant Pandas - Cute, Adorable, Endangered
Here you'll find information, facts, photos and videos about Giant Pandas. There are also informational links to organizations and sanctuar...
The Snowy Egret
Snowy Egrets are the beautiful birds that inhabit marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, and shallow coastal areas and tidal flats. In the 19th and ...
Creatures of the Night
When the sun goes down, the night creatures come out of their nests, dens and boroughs. This is their time to shine. They have adapted to li...
Pictures of Rainbows and Sunsets
The sky is amazing and some of the most beautiful things are rainbows and sunsets.

Rainbows are a colorful illusion we see when sunshine ...
The Snowy Owl
The Snowy Owl is often referred to as the Great White Owl. It is an apt description. It is a magnificent bird and quite a sight to see....
Baby Birds
Here you'll find pictures of baby birds and birds at the nest.It's a rare treat to see birds feeding their young at the nest and some...
Identifying Birds
Spotting a bird is one thing, identifying it is another story. With over 10,000 species of birds in the world, no one is an expert right fro...
Coral Reefs - Living Rocks or Jellyfish Cousins at Home?
Coral reefs are misunderstood by most folks who are unaware of the biology existing there.  Coral reefs are not dead areas of rocks jus...
Little Blue Fairy Penguins
Eudyptula minor, known as both Blue Penguins and Fairy Penguins are now officially known as "Little Penguins". This new term more accurate...
The Wood Duck
Wood Ducks are dabbling ducks and fun to watch. This colorful bird will search for food near the water's edge. When they spot someth...
Sea Cucumbers - Vacuum Cleaners of the Sea!
Sea Cucumbers are interesting creatures. Yup, they are animals, and not plants or--as their name might imply--vegetables. Sea cucumbers are ...
Sun Bears (aka Malayan Sun Bears)
Sun Bears or Malayan Sun Bears are the smallest bears in the world. Here I'll share interesting facts, photos, videos and links to bear con...
Extraordinary Uses For Ordinary Things
When I first stumbled upon this book, I was trying to remove mold stains from my baby's push-chair (I was crazy enough to put it into old, ...
Florida Manatees
All over the world more than 10,000 animal species are in danger. Some are in danger because their homes are being destroyed. Many are in da...
The Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is one of the most popular birds in the United States. It is one of the first birds a child learns to recognize and mo...
Purple Gallinules of the Everglades
Gallinules are spectacular creatures. The can be found walking on water lilies in the canals throughout the Everglades.

One day we took a...
Natural Christmas Wreaths and Other Crafts
We love nature's bounty and enjoy gathering the supplies for our family's Christmas wreath. The gathering starts as soon as the interestin...
The 24-Hour Pack: Hike Smart, Be Prepared, Be Safe
As a Search & Rescue volunteer, I've participated in many missions that wouldn't have happened in the first place had those we went lookin...
Fun & Interesting Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Facts
The history of Yorkshire terrier dogs is quite interesting. You might not have guessed it from looking at today's primped little princesses...
The American Goldfinch
Offer thistle seed in your birdfeeder and the American Goldfinch just might stop by for a visit. It is beautiful songbird dressed in bright ...
Ribbon and Garter Snakes
Garter and Ribbon snakes are beneficial, non-poisonous snakes. Garter Snakes are welcomed into gardens because they eat small rodents, snail...
Namibia. Big Cat Safari
Namibia is off the beaten track for the average beach/safari tourist. The desert, sand dunes and wildlife make it one of the best places in ...
Freeset Bags - A Great Gift that Makes a Big Difference
One of my great finds for the year, Freeset Bags. Not only are these bags stylish, well-made, practical and eco-friendly, but in purchasing ...
Selecting a Pair of Bird Watching Binoculars
When I look out my window and watch the birds flutter around the birdfeeder, I really don't need a pair of binoculars or a scope to enjoy t...
Fall Trees - A Stroll Around Pendleton SC
I took a stroll around Pendleton in Fall 2008 and soaked up the beauty of the Fall Trees around the Village Green and around our home. I was...
Plastic bag alternatives
Facts, figures, recycling ideas, alternative bags, alternative uses, valuable resources and links

Each year the world uses 500 billion to...
Jellyfish Lake
Drifting silently through a world of cool, milky green water, you feel something soft and gentle brush up against you, tickling your skin. ...
Brown Bears (aka Grizzlies and Kodiaks)
Brown Bears, known as Grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states live 20 to 25 years in the wild. in Alaska the bear is known as the Alaskan Brown...
The Brown Pelican
The Brown Pelican is a large, stocky bird with a twelve inch bill and trademark throat pouch. Although it is considered a large bird, it is ...
Barred Owl
The Barred Owl's signature call, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you" is easy to identify. Many people simply refer to the...
The Canada Goose
The Canada Goose with its black head and white chinstrap, is among the most familiar of all the North American waterfowl. In the summer they...
Geeta Seshamani - Savior of India's Animals
Founder of Friendicoes, SECA (Society for Eradication of Cruelty to Animals), and
Co-founder and Guiding Force of Wildlife S.O.S.

Gee...
Palau -- Republic of Belau
Two seasons of the television reality show "Survivor" have been filmed here in Palau--the Republic of Palau (including the most recent sea...
Nature Wear T-Shirts and Gifts
The Nature Wear Shop was born out of a desire to share our love of nature, animals and the environment with the rest of the world! We've de...
American White Pelican
The American White Pelican doesn't dive for its dinner as most pelicans do. They simply dip their heads underwater and come up with a po...
I Love Autumn
Broad-banded Watersnake of Louisiana
The Broad-banded is the only species of Banded Water snake that lives in Louisiana. They are found in bodies of water all over Louisiana and...
Carolina Wren's Nest
The little brown Carolina Wren pair with their perky tails and loud voice builds a nest somewhere around our house each year. This year we...
Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit changing the world one garden at a time.
The Food for Everyone Foundation is a Non-Profit organization that travels the world teaching people in impoverished areas how to grow garde...
The Ferruginous Hawk
The Ferruginous Hawk is one of the largest birds of prey in North America with a wingspan of close to five feet. As with all raptors it is a...
Fall Flowers - A Stroll In Our Yard - October 2008
Fall is in the air and we are enjoying the blossoms of our Confederate Rose, Angel Trumpets and Ageratum. Our yard has been neglected lately...
Sloth Bears - Learn About These Wonderful Bears
Sloth Bears are one of the 8 species of bears worldwide. When I first heard the term Sloth Bear, I immediately thought of Three-toed Sloths....
Short Stories: Squirrels
Squirrels are a very special kind of creature. They are furry, cute, hardworking, inquisitive and a joy to watch. They are also pesky, thi...
Blue Mountain Wildlife...Rescue, Rehab, Release!
We are a Nonprofit, volunteer based organization. For over 20 years Blue Mountain Wildlife has cared for wildlife and educated people about ...
Asiatic Black Bears (aka Himalayan, Moon Bear, Tibetan Black Bear)
These bears by any name are near and dear to my heart. They are a beautiful bear and I have here facts, photos, videos and links to organiza...
The House Sparrow
The House Sparrow, formerly called the English Sparrow, is one of the best known and abundant song birds. Like the European Starling, it is ...
What are Clouds?
Clouds fascinate me. Their shapes are ever changing. Clouds can be beautiful when lightening flashes through or when sunrise or sunset light...
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Saving One Animal May Not Change The World
But Surely, For That One Animal...
The World Will Change Forever!

The Wild Animal Sanctuary ...
Naturally Native Habitat
Naturally Native is all about our love of nature, animals and the great outdoors. We enjoy Louisiana's scenic rivers and the abundant nativ...
The Northern Harrier
The Northern Harrier is one of the most widespread and easily recognized hawks of North America. It has an owl-like facial disc which allows...
Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a very remote section of the Southwestern United States on the Arizona/Utah border, close to the Four Corners region. Fro...
Montana, Big-Sky Country, the U.S.'s 4th Largest State!
Montana is a large state. So large, in fact, that it's the 4th largest state in the United States. Only Alaska, Texas, and California are l...
Key Deer
The Florida Key Deer in one word is tiny. It's the size of a medium-sized dog, confined to a small area of the Florida Keys, and numbers in...
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was once a common sight throughout the Southeastern United States. That is no longer the case. As with the Pas...
The Northern Flicker
Unlike most woodpeckers, Flickers forage on the ground. They think grasshoppers and crickets are a tasty treat, but they will visit your b...
Japanese Dogwood
About 15 years ago, a friend of ours gave us a Kousa Tree because I had admired the one in their yard. They are very interesting trees and s...
Shy, Nocturnal, Cool, and...Endangered? All about the Kiwi
It's more than the symbol of New Zealand, it's the smallest ratite known! What's a ratite? It's a group of flightless birds that are for...
Raising Freshwater Angelfish
This is my journey with Keeping and Raising Angelfish. This is by no means a perfect record, mostly what I've learned along the way. I do n...
John James Audubon (1785-1851)
Since his death in 1851 John James Audubon's name has become synonymous with wildlife conservation and natural history. Audubon had a ta...
Rough Green Snake
The Rough Green Snake is the only type of Green Snake that inhabits Louisiana. It is a slim, medium sized, non-poisonous snake, which is b...
The House Finch
The House Finch is a pretty little song bird. Its cheery warble can be heard throughout the year. It is a regular visitor to backyard bird f...
Body Language 101
I'm not an expert by any means, but I consider body language to be the single most important thing we can learn when it comes to being...
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
An introduction to a brilliant show of wildflowers from British Columbia, Washington and Oregon.
2009 spring and summer is bursting with n...
Spectacled Bears (aka Andean Bears)
Spectacled Bears made headlines when Tunk was born in Feb of 2007 during the time Knut, the polar bear cub was gaining fame in Berlin, Germa...
Kingsnakes of Louisiana
Since we were children we have welcomed the gentle, non-poisonous Kingsnakes into our yard. Kingsnakes are constrictors that live in many ty...
Please Eat the Wild Flowers
For centuries, people have been eating wild flowers and plants. There are so many tasty buds out there, free for the taking, if you know wha...
Butterflies and Gardening to Attract Them
What is more beautiful than a garden full of colorful flowers with gorgeous butterflies flitting around? It's really not that hard to creat...
The Wild Turkey
The Bald Eagle is the United State's National Symbol but according to Benjamin Franklin, it should have been the Wild Turkey. The Bald E...
Edible weeds in Los Angeles
A lot of people think of weeds as undesirables that have no purpose but to ruin our lawns. But many of the wild plants that we see around us...
The March Of The Penguins, A Movie Review
March of the Penguins is a beautiful documentary movie filmed in one of the harshest environments on earth, Antarctica. Watching it, I learn...
Fruitbats - The Friendly Flying Foxes!
The Flying Foxes, Foxbats, or Fruit Bats, of Asia and the Asian Pacific are the largest flying mammals (They really fly... not glide. Flying...
The Great Blue Heron
The Great Blue Heron is the largest of the North American herons, dwarfing other herons as well as its closest relatives, the egrets and bit...
Christmas Mistletoe -- A Delicious Recipe for a Holiday Tradition
Growing up in our household, Christmas was a favorite time of year.  A childhood tradition was to first find the perfect tree. Our livi...
The Common Pheasant
The Common Pheasant is one of the world's most hunted birds. It is native to Asia but has been introduced in countless regions for the sole...
No-see-um -- You Sure Can Feel-um
No-see-um ... yep, you sure can feel-um even if you can't see-um! Hey ... I live in Florida, you don't need to ask me about how pesky thes...
Sea Anemones - The "Flowers" of the Sea
Relatives of the corals and sea jellies (jellyfish), box-jellies, and hydra, the 900 types of sea anemones comprise a group of oceanic botto...
Discover The 5 Feng Shui Elements
No matter how big or how small your garden area, your ideal Feng Shui Garden incorporates basic Feng Shui principles to either calm or en...
Dahlia Flowers
There are about 30 species of dahlias and about 20,000 cultivars of the bushy perennial flowers. They originated in the mountainous areas of...
The Joy of Backpacking and Hiking
For as long as I can remember until about 10 years ago, my biggest dream was to walk the Appalachian Trail. My inspiration for this dream wa...
The Rock Pigeon
The Rock Pigeon, commonly referred to as simply pigeons, are familiar birds. They can be seen scrounging around dumpsters, picking up French...
Yellow-bellied Water Snakes
Plain-bellied Water snakes are found in every southeastern state in the U.S. They are stout snakes with dark brown, gray or greenish gray ...
Avoiding High Fructose Corn Syrup
You know that it's not good for you, but it's in nearly everything - how can you avoid it? Unless you are super-diligent, it's hard to no...
Nudibranch - The Toxic Rainbows Of The Sea
At first glance it is hard to believe they are even real! They look more like space aliens on a sci-fi movie than Earth creatures! A nudibra...
10 Herbal Teas for Medicinal Use
Herbs have been used for centuries to treat a variety of medical illnesses. Many of the uses have come from folklore or cultural tradition...
Soapnuts - The Environmentally Friendly & Natural Cleaner
Soapnuts are one of the best "ecosoaps" on the planet! They are an environmentally friendly, natural and cheap alternative to commercial d...
Blue Spring Florida
The largest spring on the St. Johns River, Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home to a growing population of West In...
The Northern Shoveler
The Northern Shoveler is an odd looking duck. Its shovel-shaped bill is distinctive and its feathers are a hodge-podge of colors. Its head i...
Alternative Fuel Sources For Cars
Gasoline and diesel are the most popular, and let's face it, the best fuel sources for our cars. The problem is that's it's getting so ex...
A Compost List of Over 200 Compost Ingredients
Compost Happens with or without you.  But, you can make compost better, faster, and easier, and improve your garden, and help...
My Favorite Songbirds
Life can be stressful. When I need a break, need to unwind, I slip outside and spend an hour listening to the birds sing. Listening to the b...
Senior Squid Animal - Nature Directory 1
As the motto says: Senior Squids may be older, but are no less bolder. When you look at the quality and quanity of the lenses by Squidoo len...
The Rain Forests of Borneo
Borneo, in Southeast Asia, is a beautiful country with unique wildlife. It is home to the illusive orangutan, proboscis monkey, Bornean clou...
Eagles Bird of Prey
The majestic Bald Eagle is the American national symbol. We photographed this bird at Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa. We have seen eagle nests, but...
Venomous Snakes - Rattlesnakes, Sidewinders, Cottonmouths, Copperheads
Growing up in Montana and New Mexico, I had plenty of chances for learning about some of the most dangerous aspects of hiking, camping, and ...
Praying Mantis -- Its Cannibalistic Nature
Growing up I was a bit of a tomboy and would pick up just about anything except maybe a snake or a rat. Picking up a praying mantis was some...
Opossum -- Eaten During the Great Depression
As an avid watcher of the Discovery channel and National Geographic specials, I had known quite a bit about the opossum. But, it was not unt...
Nine Banded Armadillos, Alive and Well
The Nine Banded Armadillo is the most common armadillo, and the one that you first think of when you hear the term "armadillo." This speci...
Blue Crabs
Blue crabs are distributed from Nova Scotia south to northern Argentina, including Bermuda and the Antilles. Blue crabs are an important lin...
Clearwing Hummingbird Moth
One may think there's a tiny little baby hummingbird flying among the flowers, but more than likely it's a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth. Thi...
Wild and Majestic Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey or Raptors are birds that usually hunt on the wing. They use their keen sense of sight to spot prey, swoop down, and capture...
Rain Gardens-Nature's Water Filters
A rain garden is a landscape feature that collects storm water runoff from roofs, driveways and paved surfaces in a bermed garden area. Rain...
Mango Mania! Don't Mangle Your Mango!
Do your hands itch when you peel and eat a mango?It may be because you are highly sensitive to the urashiol that naturally occurs in mango t...
Tufted Titmouse
The Tufted Titmouse is a noisy song bird and can usually be heard before it's seen. It is a social bird and will frequently join with Ch...
Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick, TICKS!
When folks and their pets venture into the meadows and forests of our parks and open areas for recreation they may be returning home with un...
Composting the Dead - Green Funerals
"Every year Americans bury enough metal coffins and concrete vaults to rebuild the Golden Gate Bridge. Our cemeteries have become landfills...
Sage - Cultivation and Medicinal Uses
Sage (Salvia officinalis) has been used medicinally since ancient times. The name 'sage' means "safe" or "cure" - referring to the pla...
It's Bison, not Buffalo!
Nothing is more symbolic of America more than the American Bison (well, maybe the bald eagle, too). These large, intimidating creatures were...
2009, 2010 Nature Pictures, Photographs and Posters
Enjoy the pictures of animals in their natural habitat and the scenery of nature. I feel this kind of photography gives a sense of peace to ...
Star Noir, Our Beautiful Black Cat
Just like people, animals have their own unique personalities. This is especially true with cats. Star Noir, our Halloween surprise, appeare...
The Rufous Hummingbird
The Rufous Hummingbird is a pretty little bird. I rarely see them in the summer, but I often see them at my bird feeder in September and O...
Our Nesting Blackbirds
I love blackbirds and a few weeks ago was priviledged to have a blackbird build a nest on our patio in the trellis of a raised bed! She and ...
Geckos - Wall-Climbing Lizards!
Found in warm climates throughout the world (mostly the tropics--but also in desert areas in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas), ge...
The Black Rhinoceros: Bigger than a Truck?
The Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) may not look black, and that's because it isn't. It's gray, and hard to differentiate between the...
Tropical Plants - Addition to Your Garden?
One thing you will notice about the tropics is that they are GREEN! Very Green. When my mom and dad packed up our family and moved from New ...
New Orleans Goes Buggy for Bugs
If you live in one of the Gulf Coast states and want to take a "single tank" vacation, then you should head for New Orleans to see the bra...
Chincoteague Island
This page describes Chincoteague Island Virginia, one of the premier family vacation spots on the USA East Coast. The Island is home of the ...
Zazzle's Halloween Creatures
When the frost is on the pumpkin, our thoughts go to Halloween with its tall black cats, hooting owls, flying bats and spiders spinning webs...
The American Wild Turkey
The most famous bird in North America?--Nope, not Big Bird. Nope, not the Eagle (well, maybe).  The Turkey! There are two species of th...
Calendula - The wonder flower for first aid and more.
Calendula (Calendula officinallis, also called Pot Marigold or English Marigold) is used in both herbal and homeopathic medicine to speed wo...
Preserving Native Habitats in Louisiana
Scientists from all over the world, like Douglas Tallamy the author of Bringing Nature Home, are advocating using native plants in sustainab...
Chesapeake Bay
This page has information on the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in North America.
Fun With Roly Poly Bugs
Did you know that Pill Bugs aren't really bugs at all? They aren't even insects! They are members of the only group of CRUSTACEANS who liv...
Florida Alligators
I know what most of you are thinking, big, ugly, and an all together scary creature. The American Alligator is usually very misunderstood. I...
Breadfruit - Potato-like Food from the Tropics
Native to the Malay Peninsula and the Western Pacific Islands, the breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a distinctive large tree that grows to...
Wolves in Scotland
There is a plan afoot to reintroduce wild wolves to the Scottish Highlands.  The thinking behind this is that wolves would help to rest...
Gardening with Native Plants
Using native plants in the landscape and sustainable gardening are 2 hot topics, today. This lens will provide you with native plant lists, ...
Dax - Tiny Kitten to Big Cat
Little Dax, the sweet looking kitten that we adopted from our Vet's office, seemed to be the perfect companion for our small, rescued cat...
The Purple Finch
The Purple Finch is a pretty little song bird, but distinguishing the Purple Finch from its cousins, the House Finch and the Cassin's Fi...
Common Grackle
The Common Grackle is an opportunistic feeder. They will devour insects, grains, frogs, mice, and even the eggs and hatchlings of other bird...
15 Easy to Grow Southern Wildflowers
Here are 15 easy to grow native flowering perennials that are guaranteed to thrive in the hot, humid areas of the coastal southern United St...
Backyard Makeover: Before and After
I have a confession to make. I am a landscape designer's worst nightmare. I almost hesitate to describe how it all began.

One morning ...
The Painted Bunting
Since moving to South Carolina I have seen many birds that were not endemic to the Midwest. The Painted Bunting is one of them. The Painted ...
Coastal Pictures Of Alaska
I took many coastal pictures, during my 11 seasons as the Executive Chef of the Driftwood Lodge in SE Alaska. Most of them show the breath-t...
The European Starling
The European Starling is a beautiful songbird and is a fairly common sight in North America, but it not a native species. It was brought to ...
Crocodiles, Caimans, Gharials, and Alligators
The crocodiles, caimans, gharials, and alligators -- in the crocodilia order of large reptiles of which there are 23 recorded species in thr...
The Western Meadowlark
The Western Meadowlark has one of the most beautiful and melodious mating calls of all North American birds. They also happen to possess unc...
The Mute Swan
The Mute Swan was first introduced in the United States as an ornamental bird in the 19th century. Since then their population has exploded....
Carolina Wren
Carolina Wrens are a southern bird and once they've established their territory, they usually remain there throughout their life. The ma...
Milkweed -- More Than Just Butterfly Food
Most people think of milkweed as the plant that attracts monarch butterflies. But the milkweed plant has additional uses. It can be used as ...
Songbirds: Nature's Soloists
As we go through life, some sights and events have a profound impact on our lives, while others flutter past unnoticed. Some passions can be...
Piping Plovers
These small and dwindling shorebirds have been the brunt of some controversial beach closings and laws. However, the Piping Plover still rem...
Lightning Bugs | Fireflies Light Up The Summer Sky
Lightning bugs, or fireflies, aren't bugs or flies - they're part of the beetle family.

Aztecs used the term "firefly", to mean a spa...
Sea Snakes - They're Tropical Reptiles, but Resemble Eels!
One of the stranger animals you may encounter when you are snorkeling or scuba diving on a coral reef would be the sea snake. It would be wi...
Fight Toxic Mold By Going Green
If you are exposed to mold over a long period of time you can end up with the growth of mold within your nose, sinus cavities, bronchial pas...
Komodo Dragons of Indonesia
Komodo National Park is a fascinating place, with barren, desolate features and the rare, slow lumbering giant lizards that most people go t...
Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owls are aptly named. They live underground in burrows. Rather than dig their own, they let the ground squirrels and prairie d...
Sustainable Gardening a la Rabbit Hill
When Robert Lawson wrote and illustrated Rabbit Hill over 60 years ago he was ahead of his time in the way he felt about sharing his part of...
South Carolina Song Birds
There are over 4,000 species of birds that are considered song birds. They are capable of producing a variety of sounds commonly referred to...
The Rottweiler - Information About The Rottweiler Dog Breed.
After finding out about Squidoo, it was only a matter of time before I was going to use this great new way to show the world our dog, a fant...
Janey Lee Grace
Janey Lee Grace is a UK expert in the field of "natural" living. Janey describes herself as an "Imperfectly Natural Woman" and has writt...
Whitefoot the Wood Mouse: A Mouse Unit Study
Whitefoot welcomes homeschoolers, teachers, parents and children to turn into mice, scurry through the tunnels and sniff out learning opport...
Fred the Egyptian Goose
This is about an Egyptian Goose we call "Fred".

He lives in a park along the river near our home in PA.

This is a very unusual findi...
Cone Shells -- Beautiful Beachside Danger
Don't let its size or the fact that it resembles a "snail" fool you--a cone shell has the stealth, speed, and dead...
Dogwoods and Azaleas
I do enjoy the Springtime!

It is so beautiful in Pendleton SC with all the Dogwood Trees and Azaleas in bloom. We live toward the bottom ...
Stalking the Wild Greens
All of our Mamas told us to eat our greens. They knew how nutritious greens can be and wild greens like dandelion and chickweed are filled w...
California Native Plants
Saving water is a good starting point on why it is important to garden with native plants, but there are so many more reasons, and most of t...
Loggerhead Turtles Love Florida!
The Loggerhead Turtle, the most common sea turtle in the United States, can be seen anywhere ranging from Newfoundland to Argentina. Most Lo...
Johnny Appleseed Thematic Unit
The legend of Johnny Appleseed (aka John Chapman) is filled with fact and fiction and Steven Kellogg's humorous retelling of the story is p...
Polar Bear Celebrities
Famous polar bears, Knut, Hudson, Flocke and Wilbaer have many things in common and a few things that are unique to each.

Here I'll shar...
Why Vegetarian? The Environment & cruelty to animals
There are several reasons for people to become vegetarians. For me it has to do with the spiritual effects of eating meat as well as the imp...
Trumpeter Swans
Similar in appearance to the Tundra Swan, listening to the Trumpeter Swan's call is usually the easiest way to identify it. It has a deep, ...
American Goldfinch
Does this bird look familiar? It should! The American Goldfinch is one of the most plentiful birds in the USA and Canada. If you have a bird...
The Baltimore Oriole
The Baltimore Oriole is a cheerful bird. It can be spotted in wooded lots and whistling along city streets. The mainstay of their diet is be...
Life on a Hobby Farm - country living on a couple of acres
Ever wondered what it would be like to chuck city or suburban living and move to the country? Maybe grow your own food, raise some animals, ...
The Rainbow
I know I would be sad if the world had no rainbows. We may not see them all the time, but when we do they fill our lives with color. Any one...
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a - The Little Fish with the Big Name
The funny little fish, Rhinecanthus rectangulus that seems to have a name longer than the fish itself--the common triggerfish, or as kn...
Kartick Satyanarayan - Champion of India's Dancing Bears
Co-founder and Director of Wildlife S.O.S. Although Kartick's job titles may sound mundane or safe, in reality, his job is anything b...
These Exotic Pets Could Make You Sick!
Do you know someone (or are YOU someone) who chose a pet BECAUSE it was unique, different, exotic, wild? Then you will find the information ...
St Tiggywinkles
St Tiggywinkles is the biggest wildlife hospital in the world and it is located in a small village in rural England.

According to the St ...
South Carolina Shorebirds
Shorebirds belong to the avian order Charadriiformes. Within the order there are numerous families and species. Most have small bodies with ...
7 of Nature's Own Love Potions
In ancient times, aphrodisiacs were used as medicinal remedies, to increase fertility and to enhance male potency. Most of these "lov...
The Tundra Swan
The Tundra Swan was formerly called the "Whistling Swan" due to the sound made by the powerful beating of the wings in flight. It ...
American Kestrel
Size isn't everything! The American Kestrel may be the smallest falcon in North America, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in color...
Bluegill Sunfish
This lens has information on bluegill sunfish, one of the most popular freshwater fish in North America.
Turkey Vultures
The Turkey Vulture is a scavenger, feeding off the remains of dead domestic and wild animals. Dependent on its sense of smell to locate the ...
High Desert Gardening
I'm Teri, a graphic designer/artist/gardener living in the high desert of Northern Nevada. Originally from Southern California, I found gar...
Wildlife of the Coconino National Forest
If you're ever in my neck of the woods here in Northern Arizona, I encourage you to explore the many wonders of the Coconino National Fo...
The Common Loon
The Common Loon or the Great Northern Diver is often called the "Symbol of the North." They are reported to be among the oldest groups of ...
Clown Triggerfish - Colorful Pacific Coral Reef Fish
The clown triggerfish, Balistoides conspicillum, is an impressive fish with its large size and multicolored scale pattern. It is common on m...
Bees and Honey, Honey and Bees
Honey Bees are communal insects of the Order Hymenoptera and Family Apidae. They are related to ants and wasps -- and can sting like them as...
Oceanography and Marine Biology -- a Curriculum Starter
Whether you got your first inspiration for becoming interested in Oceanology, Oceanography, and Marine Biology from watching the Undersea Wo...
Honey Bee Awareness Day
Can you imagine a world without the Honey Bee?

Busy Bee Facts:
- Worldwide we rely on honey bee pollination for one-third of our total f...
Herring Gulls
The Herring Gull is a familiar bird. It is often seen along the coast and in coastal urban settings. It has a gray mantle and black wing-tip...
American Chestnut Tree Resurgence
For thousands of years the American Chestnut tree lived and thrived in North America. Then starting in the early twentieth century the trees...
Owls Species of North America
There are a huge variety of North American owl species that are around us all and can likely be found right in your own backyard. After all,...
Pokeweed: Both Edible and Poisonous
NEVER EAT POKEWEED RAW. Before you pick pokeweed and cook it, make sure you know what you're doing. It's best to consult an expert first. ...
The World of Owls
Throughout history man has been fascinated by owls. In some cultures they represented death and destruction while in others they hold a plac...
Lemmings: Falling into the Sea of Knowledge
When the winds start to howl and the snow begins to blow you can capture your student's attention with this innovative Arctic Unit Study fo...
The Northern Pintail
The Northern Pintails are diligent parents. The female will protect her brood by flying at an intruder, or by pretending to be injured and l...
The Shamanic Muse
While I am an animal shaman trained in the Peruvian Q'ero shamanic lineage, I am also a writer who loves to craft with words and equally ad...
Out on the Farm
I would like to share a little bit of the farm life with you. It is full of some unique and entertaining characters.  
Meet Laurel a...
Birdwatching with Kids: NJ Backyard Birds
One of the easiest ways to involve your children in nature is Backyard Bird watching.  Here you'll find tips for teaching them about b...
The Intelligence Of Crows
Often viewed as a nuisance bird, the crow is far from deserving the reputation that we humans have given it. Crows are often misrepresented,...
Drilling in Alaska: Drill Baby Drill or Huge Mistake?
Alaska Drilling Drilling in Alaska has been a major issue for the 2008 Presidential election, and a huge major hurdle for environmentalists....
What In The World Is A Serval?
Silently hidden in the tall grass, a serval stalks it's prey. Listening for the faintest rustle of tiny feet, the cat suddenly leaps straig...
Birdwatching in India - My Favourite Birds
Birdwatching in India can be a very rewarding experience. With the large size of the country and the huge variety of habitats, ranging from ...
The Laughing Gull
Named for its well-known laughing call, the Laughing Gull is a common sight along the Atlantic coast. They are a social bird and are often s...
Ocean Invertebrates - Starfish, Squid, Jellyfish
The sunflower starfish seen here on the deep ocean floor is one of the ocean's invertebrates. Sponges, sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish,...
Autumn at AJ's
Autumn in the UK starts in September and goes through until the beginning of December. Each season has its own special meaning at AJ's beca...
Ring-necked Snake of Louisiana
The Ring-necked Snake is a small, harmless snake that lives in forested areas all over the Southeastern United States. It spends most of t...
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau was a man for all seasons. He was an author, a naturalist, philosopher, surveyor, Transcendentalist and a protester. His...
The Ring-billed Gull
The Ring-billed Gull is a highly social bird. They occupy large colonies, especially during breeding season. They are a playful bird and can...
Colours Of Autumn
Autumn or Fall is a wonderful time of year for colour. There are still flowers about and they are beautiful. Then there are the autumn lea...
What Do You Reuse?
You trip over many items in your household, garage, office and don't know what to do with them?

Have you consider to give them new life?...
Wildlife and Nature Photography
Wildlife Photography from all over the world: I have been travelling the world taking photographs of animals and nature for many years, so...
WarWoman Dell-Clayton, Georgia
WarWoman Dell is located in the Northeast section of Georgia in a great town called Clayton.

Clayton, Georgia reminds me of a small Gatli...
Naturally Native Squids Headquarters
The Naturally Native Squids group welcomes lenses about nature, animals, native plants, gardening (especially ecologically h...
Turkey's Turkiatrist
Tom here. If you've been keeping up on my story, you know that I'm a stressed-out turkey trying to stay one step ahead of the axe. I'm hu...
Lion Fish, Turkey Fish - Venomous No Matter the Name!
Beautiful but dangerously venomous--the "Turkey Fish" or "Lion Fish" or "Feather Fish" (it's known by many names--depending on where ...
Hognose Snake in Louisiana
The Eastern Hognose Snake is a most unusual reptile with some very unique defense mechanisms, including puffing up like a cobra and playin...
Yellowstone National Park
First established as a National Park in 1872, Yellowstone remains America's best-known National Park for its geothermal features, array of ...
Yoga - history and tradition from India
Information on hatha yoga and the other classic types of yoga. In Hinduism there are various types of yoga, but in the West Hatha Yoga has b...
The Double-crested Cormorant
The Double-crested in this Cormorant's name refers to the crests that grow during the breeding season. It eats mostly fish and it is often ...
What is the Name of this Bird?
Here's some fun for all you birders. Help us identify the bird you see here. When we learn the the bird species we will give you another ch...
Sharks - The Jaws of the Sea - Endless Eaters
Fascinating critters, the sharks.  From the little ones that are only 4 inches long as adults to the huge ones that reach almost 7...
Earth The Movie ~~ DisneyNature Films CAN Help Save Planet Earth...
Releasing Earth the movie on Earth Day is very exciting but can Disney's Earth and the new DisneyNature division really help save the envir...
Hurricanes
Hurricane Hugo formed off the coast of Africa on Sept, 19, 1989, tore through Charleston, SC on Sept 22, and finally dissipated on Sept. 25t...
Limelight Hydrangea Or Is It?
The Hydrangea Pictures on this page were taken in my yard. I really am not sure what variety we have. Let me tell you about it and maybe you...
Carolina Parakeet
The once abundant Carolina Parakeet was a gregarious bird. They would form large, noisy flocks that fed on cultivated fruits and grains. The...
The Tawny Frogmouth
A weird and wonderful bird from Down Under, the Tawny Frogmouth is so fun to watch. With it's owl-like body and frog-like mouth, this bird ...
Sanderlings
Sanderlings are the most widespread of all the shorebirds. They are often seen on beaches scurrying after waves as they roll back to the sea...
The Many Uses for the Sunflower Plant
Sunflower seeds are used today as bird food, a nutritious snack, cooking oil, medicine, paint, animal feed, The sunflower plant is used for ...
I Love Winter
Winter is the end of the year the seeing out of the old and the welcoming in of the New Year. It embodies Christmas, New Year, in the UK Col...
Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing
An early pioneer in the field of alternative healing for animals since 1996, Rose De Dan, Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC, offers a uniq...
Assateague Island
Assateague Island Virginia visitor information.
Canada. Vancouver Island and the Rockies
Vancouver is a big city with an interesting history and a good range of restaurants and bars, that will keep a tourist busy for several days...
The Purple Martin
If there was a ten most wanted list for birds, Purple Martins would be on it. Over a million people in North America put up Martin houses ...
Safari in Botswana, Africa
This article is about Safari holidays in Botswana, travel tips, advice and recommendation. Botswana is a beautiful country in southern Afr...
Penguins
A lens all about penguins by Quantum Tiger. Those cute little flightless birds which are so prolific in the southern hemisphere. There are a...
Energy Conservation and Home Heating Tips
It's easy to make small changes to your lifestyle that can impact your heating bill and energy consumption. It's much easier thank you thi...
Dragonflies -- Graceful Migrators
Dragonflies are graceful flying insects that migrate like birds! Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we really didn't see a lot of dragonflies...
Sandhill Crane Pictures and Information
We photographed this sandhill crane walking in our neighborhood. The cranes were 3 to 4 feet tall and had no fear of humans. When they chose...
Red Tailed Hawks
You've seen this bird before, whether you've realized it or not! If you live in North America, there's not much of a chance that you have...
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Located at the Pacific ocean's edge off the Coast of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean. The Aqu...
Senseless beauty in nature upon the wild wilderness
As the butterfly sits upon the wild flower, it doesn't have a care; except to enjoy the world for what it is, a place of happiness and joy....
Diane Wilson Environmentalist, Activist and Holy Roller
Diane Wilson is one of my heroes! A PBS documentary called TEXAS GOLD profiled the brave actions that have earned Diane Wilson the title of ...
Stonefish - A Boulder Variety of Fish
I had never heard of the venomous stone fish when I lived in New Mexico, but when my family packed us up and moved us to the Western Pacific...
Yosemite National Park
The Crown Jewel of the Sierra Nevada

There are over 3.5 million visitors yearly that come to take in the awe-inspiring panorama of Yosemi...
Flowering Weeds Attract Bees and Butterflies
There's a large field nearby, which is growing in its natural state. I'm amazed at all the varieties of bees and butterflies I see when va...
Hermit Crab Care
Hello and welcome to this lens. Hopefully you will find everything you need about hermit crabs. I will try to cover all of basics about thes...
Tips for Getting a Second Dog
One of the most loving things you can do for a lone dog at home is give him a same-species friend. It's in your best interest however to ac...
Canoeing the Tchefuncte River
Come with us on a virtual canoe ride down the lovely and scenic Little Tchefuncte River. We'll see many of the plants and animals that live...
Dolphin Information
Learn about dolphins, share your experiences with dolphins, swim with dolphins, find great dolphin gear!
I made this dolphin picture while ...
Green Your Halloween
Halloween is another opportunity to "Go Green" and make eco-friendly, earth-friendly and healthier choices with the types of costume we we...
Prairie Dogs of the Plains
They may be pests in some places, and the prairie dog towns stretching for miles in every direction have just about disappeared from the wes...
Spider Fighting the Tradition
Spider fighting is a big sport in Japan and the Philippines.

The Kumo gassen is an annual traditional event of spider-wrestling match. Th...
The Atlantic Flyway
This page explores the Atlantic Flyway - the migratory path of waterfowl, shorebirds, pelagic birds, and songbirds of the North American Eas...
Virginia Birdwatching
This page introduces readers to birdwatching in Virginia, USA.
Keep Wildlife Wild
People who do not grow up around Wildlife may not realize the importance of keeping our wildlife wild.

Interacting with or feeding wild a...
A Walk Around Deer Creek
Deer Creek Country Club is a community on the west side of Deerfield Beach in South Florida. Deerfield Beach is a city on the Atlantic Ocean...
Selecting a Birdwatching Field Guide
Watching the birds in your backyard is both fun and relaxing. You may have already put up a birdfeeder and even recognize some of the regula...
Turkey's Last Stand
Tom here Hey, how goes it?

Back in the 'hood, you probably know me as The Bird. My mother (God rest her soul) wanted me to have a fair s...
Try, Try Again: Ants at Work
Life is a series of hills and valleys. Some weeks are harder to get through than others. But can we agree to something here today?

Let's...
Backyard Photo Ops
I used to think the best pictures required traveling long distances, but I've changed my mind. Some of the best photo ops happen in my own ...
Kapok -- The "Cucumber Tree"
Have you ever seen a "cucumber tree"? Some folks on Guam, Palau, Hawaii, and other parts of the tropics--whether in the Pacific Islands, t...
My Nature lensography
I enjoy writing about nature and using the photos I've taken. I am not sure when I began to appreciate Mother Nature but I think I was very...
Gifts for the Birder on Your List
Are you looking for a gift for the birders on your list? You've come to the right place. We are nature lovers and have searched the web to ...
Butterfly Gardening
Simply put butterfly gardening is the art of growing flowers and plants that will draw in these colorful and nice animals to your garden. Pl...
Toxic Nonstick Cookware
It is almost twenty five years ago that I was watching the nightly news, and a newscast came on about household birds dying suddenly, and wi...
The Northern Mockingbird
The Northern Mockingbird is an incredible songbird, but it's nearly impossible to identify by its song. It is a mimic. It will mimic the so...
Our Pets' Stories
Through the years we have had many pets and somehow, in the grand scheme of things, most of them found and adopted us. This is the story of ...
Blue Morpho - Butterfly Extraordinaire
As its common name implies, the morpho butterfly's wings, when viewed from above, are bright blue edged with black. Their wings can vary fr...
Save America's Wild Mustangs and Burros
In 1971,Congress declared the wild mustang and the wild burro "living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West" and passed ...
Pandanus - The "Tourist Pineapple"
The Pandanas (Pandanus sp.)--the natives jokingly refer to them as "tourist pineapples" in Hawaii and Guam. Because many times, tourists t...
Shrimps! Even "Jumbo Shrimps" Aren't That Big.
Shrimps may have a reputation for being tiny, weak little things, but in the marine world, they not only play an important role in marine ec...
Pileated Woodpeckers
The Pileated Woodpecker is an impressive bird, and spotting one winging its way through the trees is a sight to see. It is one of the larges...
The Black-crowned Night Heron
The Black-crowned Night Heron is one of the few nocturnal aquatic birds. Instead of heading for the roost at dusk, it starts foraging for ...
Red-headed Woodpecker
The Red-headed Woodpecker is a squatter. Rather than build their own nest, they will claim an abandoned one, or take a nest in use by force.
Morel Mushroom Hunting
There is nothing better than tromping through the woods with my family hunting for the elusive Morel Mushroom. It gives us time to teac...
The Downy Woodpecker
The Downy Woodpecker is a familiar sight throughout most of North America. It is a pretty little bird similar in appearance to the Hairy Woo...
Pineapples - The Well-Traveled Tropical Fruit (Good for You, Too!)
Pineapples. Members of the Bromeliad family.Pineapples are from Hawaii, right? 

Pineapple Field, Hawaii
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Are Woodpeckers Beneficial or a Nuisance?
In a nearby wooded area I took these pictures of dead trees with woodpecker holes.  At first I thought the woodpeckers ended up killing the ...
Cane Toads
102 Cane Toads were brought to Australia in 1935 to help control cane beetles.

The toads did not reduce the number of beetles at all.

...
Dog Bytes
An "ever after" tale, this is not. As the seasons pause for the next, so goes the life of a woman and the homeless little dogs of New Mexi...
Ban Paper Coffee Cups From The Face Of The Earth!
BAN PAPER COFFEE CUPS! Whilst I might agree that sometimes there is a place for paper cups and plastic lids, I truly do believe that WHENEVE...
Ningxia Red Is The Best Wolfberry Juice Available: The Best Wolfberryjuice Ever
It's health benefits of wolfberries have been known and used for thousands of years. The fruit contains 19 amino acids and over 20 trace mi...
The Passenger Pigeon
The Passenger Pigeon used to be the most common bird in North America. They lived in huge flocks, and during migration, they covered the sky...
GO GREEN-COMPOST
It doesn't matter if you live in an apartment or a house, whether you lead a busy life or just sit around and play couch potato all day. It...
Francis Beidler Forest
One of my favorite birding spots is a little known corner of the Francis Beidler Forest. The Francis Beidler Forest Bird Sanctuary encompass...
The Bamboo is Spreading and Taking Over My Yard
Bamboo is a remarkable plant with many private and commercial uses. But before you decide to plant bamboo in your garden or grow it for a pr...
naturegirl7's Zazzle Designs
Our gallery is called Naturally Native Creations and it features nature related photographs and art work. We create posters, T-shirts, Keds ...
Busy Lizzy's Aquatic Birds
Aquatic birds live on or near bodies of water. They acquire their food from the water, the shorelines, or animals within the same region. I ...
Deer, Gophers, Squirrels, Crows, Rabbits Or Other Wildlife In The Garden?
It happens. Creatures and critters of all shapes and sizes are guaranteed to get into something that you don't want them to and your garden...
My Puppy Mill Puppy, Abigail
This is the story of my Abigail. She is a gorgeous Golden Retriever. I have had her since she was 5 weeks old. She has had every problem a p...
Algae and Sea Weed--Powerhouses of the Oceanic Environment
One of the most prevalent and influential aspects of the oceanic (and even the world's!) environment are algae--also known as "sea weed"....
Art in Nature
I am fascinated by finding familiar shapes in organic patterns and accentuating what I see, as well as working with lines and shapes in natu...
Manatee Information
We photographed this beautiful Manatee at Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida. There are two manatees in a huge tank there. The manate...
Goldie and Me. Life with a Golden Retriever.
This lens is all about the memories of our wonderful golden retriever boy dog Goldie and the joys of owning, or being owned by a golden retr...
Bananas - An Appealing Fruit!
Time flies like an arrow--fruit flies like a banana!  Or, something like that.The fourth largest fruit crop in the world and the most p...
Linda's Organic Gardening Journal - 2009
I've got the good fortune of a large yard in which to plant my food. I'm a vegetarian so I'm hoping to be able to grow at least half my f...
Woman Who Hobbles After Wolves
This lens is dedicated to wolves and all who love them. I named it "Woman Who Hobbles After Wolves," as a sidekick to my favorite ...
The Cattle Egret
The Cattle Egret is classified as a wader, but are usually seen foraging in grassy fields rather than along waterways. They follow along beh...
Japanese Gardens
Japanese gardens are places of tranquility where man and nature are allowed to be as one. The aesthetic qualities are evident even to the mo...
The Wings of Winter
The winter season is hard on wildlife, but most of all the birds. Some bird species migrate to warmer climates, but many do not. There is ...
Selecting a Birdbath
Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world. It provides a relaxing and educational diversion from the stres...
Exotic Orchids
These beautiful yellow orchids were given to us last year by our son. And this year they have two stems full of orchid buds. Orchids are a g...
Don't Blame Goldenrod For Allergies
Goldenrod doesn't cause allergy problems; ragweed does. Goldenrod and ragweed often grow together and goldenrod's bright yellow flowers bl...
Starfish! The "Constellations of the Sea" - Echinoderms
Although I had heard of and seen "starfish" or "sea stars" before when we lived in New Mexico, it was when my family mov...
Pine Warblers of the Forests
The Pine Warbler is a beautiful yellow and olive green bird that inhabits Pine forests all over the United States. In the south, these birds...
Halloween - Why Cats, Bats and Spiders?
So many of our Halloween symbols are animals. Black Cats, Bats, Owls, Spiders and even Toads have all become a part of Halloween. This lens ...
Save the Tree Spirit, Save The World
Well, actually the saying is "Save the Cheerleader, Save the World" from the TV show, Heroes. But I thought the adapted title fit this le...
Sea Urchins - Spiny Relative of Starfish and Sea Cucumber
About 1,000 species of sea urchins live in marine habitats ranging from the intertidal zones and shallow coral reefs to the deepest submarin...
Funny and Cute Animal Videos
This lens is for all of you animal lovers out there. We keep finding these cute, funny and interesting videos on YouTube.com featuring one o...
Top 10 Sustainable Gardening Methods
Sustainable gardening has been a big topic lately. Everyone wants safe, organic fruits and vegetables and even eggs, so many of the old "Vi...
Sandhill Cranes
Evidence suggests that the Sandhill Crane is the oldest known bird species in existence today. A fossil of a bird estimated to be10 millio...
Planting for Birds and Wildlife
Welcoming birds and animals into our yard has been a most enjoyable experience. The beauty and motion that they add to the landscape makes t...
Pesticides: Don't Kill the Good Guys
Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that all the insects and other pests in your garden have disappeared forever - no more slugs a...
It's for the Birds
Welcome to It's for the Birds! We love birding and would like to share our experiences with you. Our birding activities include watching, c...
Being Earth Friendly by Going Green
When my daughters were babies I used these cloth diapers Natural Baby catalog They sell different earth friendly items there, my favorite w...
The Mockingbird - Nature's Greatest Mimic
Have you ever been awakened in the night by a very loud bird with a wildly varied song? Then you have heard the sounds of an unmated male mo...
Sea glass -- trash to treasures
Sea glass (sometimes called beach glass) is glass from broken bottles or jars which is left in large bodies of moving water. The tumbling ef...
Naturally Native Gifts Zazzle Gallery
We love to photograph and draw and paint nature and our Naturally Native Gallery reflects our love of nature and the outdoors. We take pic...
Royalty Free Bird Photos
Birds are a beautiful thing. In a hectic world, they provide enjoyment all year round at the small price of adding a little seed to our feed...
Senior Squids Go Buggy
The Senior Squids have been working hard all summer, so they have decided that it's time to have a little fun. They are all getting out the...
Dingo, ancestor of all dog breeds : Wildlife Australia
The mother of all dingoes was most probably a single pregnant female.

An intelligent animal, she trotted across the landbridge from Indon...
Nest Box Trails for Bluebirds and Others
Lawrence Zeleny's book, the Bluebird How You Can Help Its Fight for Survival, alerted the public about the peril of our native Bluebirds. N...
Outdoor Photography
This page introduces the reader to outdoor photography.
Learn About Animals
Mammals
Birds
Insects
Reptiles
Fish
Amphibians
North American Hummingbirds
I love to watch the hummingbirds flutter through my flower beds. Some are as tiny as a butterfly and their wings beat faster than the speed ...
Chambered Nautilus - The Shelled Cephalopod
Cousin to the Octopus, Squid, and Cuttlefish, the Chambered Nautilus is the only cephalopod that has a shell that resembles their other moll...
Bull Snakes - Gentle Helpers
Many people may be terrified of snakes, but there's really no need to fear these guys. Bull Snakes (also called Gopher snakes) are docile a...
Save the Frogs
I didn't know that frogs needed saving. However, I was a pollworker for our city election on April 28, 2009, at a local school. One of the ...
Growing tomatoes (and other stuff)
There is little as satisfying as eating food you have grown yourself. I will admit, my wife usually cooks with it, but I have all the pleasu...
Our Garden of Veggies and more
This lens is to share the garden with you. This is the first garden we have grown. It is great to have your own organically grown ve...
About Tarantula Hawks
Tarantula Hawks are indigenous to the Western U.S. and are about 2 inches long, with a blue-black body and bright red-orange wings. They are...
Lucky-Our Rescue Cat
He is a rescue cat. He was rescued with 14 other cats from a person that was neglecting them. The lady that rescued them, nursed them back t...
The Red-Bellied Woodpecker
It's odd that the Red-bellied Woodpecker is named for its red belly when in truth the faint blush on its belly is rarely seen, but it is an...
Flower Essence Remedies
Flower Essences are infusions of natural flowers diluted with water and are very helpful in dealing with negative emotional states. Flower E...
Project BudBurst: Recording the Signs of Spring
My grandmother was an avid gardener and observer of nature. She kept careful track of when the snow melted, buds emerged in the Spring and w...
Imperfectly natural
Imperfectly Natural.com is the home of natural alternatives. How did I become the Editor of this website that has over 3-400,000 hits a mont...
For the Birds
This page is for For the Birds. This is for all of us who love to watch them, feed them and love them. Birds are wonderful creatures that ma...
The Whimbrel
The Whimbrel is one of the eight remaining species of curlew. It is a shy bird, but can be spotted along the shore of North America, Europe ...
NATURAL UNSEEN HAZARDS
Hunters, campers, hikers, and all who love being outside and enjoying the sights and sounds of our natural world have a need, now more than ...
Animal medicine
It is believed that animals can be totems for us in our lives. The native americans strongly believe in the power of animals as spiritual al...
Akron Zoo - A World of Animals
How would like to come nose-to-nose with more than 700 animals? At Akron Zoo, Ohio you can!

Enjoy the excitement of seeing many of the mo...
Bird Feeder Visitors
Two bird feeders sit just outside our front window. We enjoy watching the different bird species that come to sample our bird seed. Here&#39...
Postcards from the Hedge
We've always enjoyed collecting postcards of our favorite animals or scenes and so we decided to feature postcards of many of our best natu...
Eggs and Easter Teaching Unit
Eggs and Easter mean lots of fun, but they also present many learning opportunities for children. I have written a fourth grade, inter-dis...
Tour the Wilderness of Denali National Park, Alaska
Over 9,000 square miles of pristine wilderness in the middle of Alaska have been left relatively untouched and free to explore in Denali Nat...
Take a Kid Fishing
This lens is about kids and fishing!
Planting Camellia Gardens
The beautiful Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua and even the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, have been in southern gardens for so many y...
Beaches - Getting Sedimental About Them!
This picture:
White Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Philippines
The most common image of a "beach" is one with palm trees overhan...
Death Valley National Park
For over a hundred years, visitors have been flocking to the strange, secluded desert of fascinating Death Valley. Sharing sections of Calif...
The Wildlife in WhitePineLane's Back Yard
I'm lucky enough to have two back yards, a home in the suburbs of Minneapolis and a cabin in northern Minnesota. I've had lots and lots of...
The Amazing Story of Isabel
Isabel is the beautiful female black Belgium sheepdog mix that my husband Jim and I got from the rescue league 2 weeks after the death of ou...
Gardens for Wildlife
Whilst watching a programme on saving our planet, I realised just how important our gardens are. We can all support charities worldwide by d...
Ways to Recycle Campaign Signs
Now that the election is over and the campaigning is done, what can you do with all of those old campaign signs? Find ways to recycle, reuse...
Puffin -- A Seabird Clown
Of all the subjects of my photography over the years, birds have been my favorite subject. I am a bird watcher from way back having had the ...
Nature Postage Celebrates Animals
This lens celebrates wildlife and says, "We love and protect animals". It is here that the creatures of Louisiana, both wild and domestica...
The Apes of Gibraltar
Gibraltar is the home of the "Barbary Ape", a kind of macaque monkey, but without a tail. It is a highly controversial place and...
German Shepherd Would Make a Great President
Buddy Boy Mertens
(German Shepherd)

Buddy Boy Mertens, the presumptive Canine Party presidential nominee, has teamed up with Ringo Timm,...
Morels, Hunting- Eating- Preserving
I have to admit it; I crave the taste of a morel mushroom. Unfortunately, finding them is not as easy as going to the local grocery store (i...
Great Gifts for the Gardener
We are avid gardeners and we know that many non-gardeners don't know what kind of gift we would like to receive, so we are publishing a lis...
Water Quote Challenge
Do you still speak wawa?

Water Quotes is here to provide evidence of how h2o is essential to the deep well of human language - and visa v...
Prothonotary Warblers are Golden
A small golden yellow bird with blue gray wings darts across the creek. its clear, high, metallic rising "tsweet tsweet tsweet tsweet tsw...
Winged Jewels of Winter
Did you know that some species of hummingbirds spend the winter in the southern United States? Yes, it's true. In backyards and habita...
Elizabeth Lake Bird Sanctuary
Picturesque Elizabeth Lake is more than just a scenic rest stop. Located just outside of Cranbrook, British Columbia Canada, this beautiful ...
Corn - The Amazing Maize
Corn (Zea mays sp.), a member of the grass family--therefore, it's a Monocot - meaning "one seed"-- is an annual plant that grows 7 to 10...
Sand Collecting -- the nitty-gritty
For some people, sand is an inconvenience that gets stuck between one's toes and inside one's swimming costume. For others, it's somethin...
Octopus - The Eight-Legged Mollusk that Swims!
The Octopus--this alien-like, multi-tentacled creature caught my attention when I was a kid watching Jacques Cousteu's presentation on it m...
The Venomous Lizards - Gila Monster and Mexican Beaded Lizard!
I owe a lot to these venomous lizards--Gila Monsters--for the past 26 years of my writing and editing career. It was because of my love for ...
Bumble Bees
I am always on the lookout for these creatures in my own backyard and community. Lately, I haven't seen many of them and that concerns me, ...
Fred's Goose Friends and More!
I love animals, especially the "wild" ones.

These Greylag geese are friends with Fred, the Egyptian Goose, and they live at a nearby ri...
Arnica the Herb
Botanical Name: Arnica montana (Latin)

Common Name: Arnica

Other Names: Mountain Tobacco, Leopard's Bane, Mountain Arnica, Common Arn...
Brown-headed Nuthatch of the Southeastern U. S.
Brown-headed Nuthatches are indigenous to the Pine forests of the Southeastern United States where they are permanent residents. They are on...
Bird Watching Excursions
Watching the birds in your own backyard can be both rewarding and satisfying, but as your expertise grows, you may want to join other birder...
Papayas - Carica papaya - Full of Healthy Enzymes
The papaya, Carica papaya, is a fruit native to the tropics of southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. However, it is ...
A Passion for Pumpkins!
Pumpkins--the big, usually orange, gourds that are most prevalent in our fields, supermarkets, and homes near the end of September through D...
Flowers that inspire the soul onto greatness
Life is like a flower that opens up to the possibilities and shines with all of it's beauty. Just like flowers have seasons, there are reas...
Rajasthan Tigers. Indian Safari
Ranthambore National Park has been a tiger reserve since Project Tiger started in 1972 and was formerly the hunting ground of the Maharaja...
Bluebird Tribute in Video and Song
This is a tribute to the beautiful and joyful Bluebird of the fields and forests of the U.S. Young and old alike should enjoy this lens whic...
Folsom, Louisiana Native Plant Society
The Folsom Native Plant Society has been active since the late 1980's. The purpose of the group is to protect, perpetuate, and propagate th...
Hip Old Roses for Sustainable Landscaping
Old and Antique Roses are making a big come back as homeowners search for attractive, low maintenance, sustainable plants to add to their la...
SquidActivists October Challenge for Animals
A contest to help raise money for small animal rescue charities. Love animals? Then this contest is for you. To enter, simply create a new l...
Water Product Reviews
Hello Water Lovers,

I am SuperWaterMan, the founder of WaterCheck.biz and WaterManBlog.com.

On this lens, I'll be reviewing some of t...
Turkey's New Job
Hey everyone! Tom here, coming to you from my new home in Minnesota. I received a Tweet from my faithful turkiatrist, Dr. Helpa Byrd, who su...
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
The tiny Ruby-crowned Kinglet is one of our favorite winter residents. Being just a little bit larger than a hummingbird, you would think ...
John Muir
The United States is forever indebted to John Muir, the "Father of the National Park Service" for helping to preserve this co...
Krill
This lens has information in krill.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Family
The only good thing that Hurricane Katrina did for Southeastern Louisiana was to leave plenty of broken trees in which the woodpeckers and o...
Morinda Citrifolia -- The "Noni" -- A Tropical Fruit
Morinda citrifolia--the name of the tree that stood outside the Science Building entrance at the University of Guam. During the fruit season...
We Need Just One More Person To "Go Green"
It just takes one person, and then one more person after that, and than one more, and one more....

One person at a time joining those man...
Plankton - Soup of the Sea, Biosphere Food
Three-quarters of Planet Earth are covered with water--namely, the Oceans, and these waters are inhabited by the many times microscopic plan...
Blaze Star, Our Oldest Cat
We feel that pets, especially cats, who choose you are the most precious. This lens is about Blaze Star, the cat, not Uncle Earl's honey, w...
A Guide to National Parks in the United States
What brings the 270 million visitors to National Parks in United States every year, is it the beautiful scenic lookouts, the chance to spot ...
Saving Native and Other Plant Seeds
Saving seeds from your favorite plants is an easy and economical thing to do. Whether it be native plants, pass-along flowers or heirloom ve...
Emperor Penguins
Emperor penguins live in Anartica. Emperor penguins do not make a nest. When the mother penguin has an egg she holds it on top of her feet t...
Animals H-M Quick Shopping Links
IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT LINKS AND YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IS MISSING PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD IT ......

Important for Shop Owners:
I want you t...
The Dandelion, Natures Powerhouse
This is one of the most overlooked herbs due to its abundance and its classification of a weed. Find out the true powers of the dandelion wi...
Reel Green. Reel Healthy.
Lawn-mower makers have gone green - at least some of them - to meet the needs of the green mower revolution. The environment will benefit fr...
Turkey's Manifesto
Dear Concerned Friends & Cohorts,

Tom here. You might remember me from Turkey's Last Stand, where I shared my plight. The Great Feathe...
Black-Eyed Susan Flowers
One of my favorite flowers is The Black-Eyed Susan - a hearty flower that is easy to care for and comes back bigger every year. There are ma...
I Love Spring
I adore the Springtime. Spring is such a time of hope and joy and all the plants and birds and animals enjoying new life. Here I explore the...
Hummingbirds and Gardening for Them
Who wouldn't want to attract hummingbirds, nature's flying jewels, to their yard? Hummingbird feeders will help bring them into view, but ...
DON'T DUMP PUPS AND DOGS ON ROADSIDE !
Excuse me but I just don't understand the mindset of someone dumping pups on the roadside!!!
I am concerned that with the economy the way ...
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A PET TURKEY?
I have a love of animals. I have had many different kinds of pets. They all had their own personality. I always learned something from them ...
Aromatherapy for Dogs
Aromatherapy works via the senses.  In particular smell and touch are important vehicles by which Aromatherapy is delivered.
Many peop...
Songs and Signs of Spring
Down here in the the Deep South, the signs and songs of spring begin to show themselves in what would be considered late winter for the re...
More Backyard Photo Ops: Autumn Colors
Nature photography tugs at me. Every season has a beauty of its own, but autumn has long been my favorite. Backyard photo ops abound, becaus...
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A PET BUZZARD ?
I never would have dreamed of having a pet buzzard even in my wildest dreams ! A wild buzzard just showed up one day and hung around for a c...
Dog Training Works
This picture is Queenie, my bichon frise, a spoiled but sweet , wonderful loving companion who thinks she is a person.

I love dogs and I ...
Adopt a Plant
Adopt a Plant is a lens about the interface of humans and plants. When we learn more about what we love, and share our discoveries, the worl...
Monarch Butterflies Are Easy To Raise
Photo credit- Paul B. SutherlandMy family lives in the country. And we love raising Monarch Butterflies. It's really quite easy to rai...
We Can Solve It
The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former ...
Stinky and Friends
Couldn't resist my eyes, huh? I have that effect on people. My mom is a graphic designer and an artist. She was so inspired after adopting ...
BIRD WATCHING, IN MY BACKYARD
I go out to my backyard to TAKE A BREAK, and GET
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, I'm greeted by my friends, A verse in the bible, comes to mind, "...
The healing powers of Chamomile
Chamomile is one of natures finest remedies. Find out more about this powerful herb. You will find information, crafts, recipes and more, ri...
Mangroves - What's a Swamp Without Them?
The saline coastal habitats (oceanic inter-tidal zones) of the tropics and subtropics are frequently lined by "mangrove swamps", also call...
How sustainable is your landscape?
"Sustainability, Green Living, growing your own produce", we hear these words more and more as prices soar and the economy plummets. But h...
About Squids
No, I'm not talking about Squidoo squids. I'm talking about real squids and octopi and cuttlefish and other cephalopods. I love cephalopod...
Cycads - of the Rainforests and Jungles of the World
If you want to imagine Jurassic Park, you'd have to include members of the cycad family of plants as some of the predominant greenery aroun...
Carolina Chickadees
Carolina Chickadees are great little cavity nesting birds and nest in early spring. They are permanent residents in the Eastern United State...
My Hidden Garden
I Love it here in this hidden, not well known garden somewhere near me in rural England. It is not my garden but one I travel to when I am i...
Earth Day Projects Everyday
The Little Things you can do:

Earth Day is April 22, and often we wonder what we can do to celebrate it on that day. The question is do w...
Everyday Photo Ops: Capturing Memorable Moments
While sorting through folders of digital images, I realized how attached I am to the moment behind each photo. I can remember the where and ...
Mizell's Butterfly and Hummingbird Extravaganza in Folsom, LA
Each September, Mizell Farms welcomes butterfly and hummingbird lovers to their nursery for the annual Butterfly and Hummingbird Festival. E...
The Rose, More than just beautiful
The rose has more to offer than just a beautiful flower and a sweet aroma. This site offers craft ideas, recipes, medicinal uses and more fo...
Organic Food Gardening
I want to share with you not only the joy of producing fresh, delicious food for your family, but also the health advantages. For you (and m...
Birding Without Leaving Home
Here is an easy way to get started. I purchased a birdfeeder that attached to the deck. It was not a complicated installation process like d...
Bringing Up Ducklings
This story is about a mother mallard duck and her five ducklings.

I met them on July 13, 2008 at Twin Lakes, located in Greensburg, PA wh...
Restoring an Heirloom Garden
We are still working to completely restore our heirloom garden to it's true glory, and we thought that some of the gardeners out there mi...
How to turn your garden into a bird haven
The sight of birds flitting through your garden can be beautiful. More and more species of bird are declining in number and by using some of...
Remarkable Animal Videos
As we grow older we are constantly amazed with the special talents and abilities of animals, both domesticated and wild. The videos that we ...
Visit Charleston West Virgnia
If you are planning to pay a visit to West Virginia ensure that you have enough time to spend in Charleston as well. Not only that the small...
Buying Animal Gifts Instead Of Animals For Easter
Every year during Easter many people buy their children and other family members "Easter pets" such as baby rabbits, ducks, and chicks. Wh...
WaterManBlog.com - Water News, Views and Muse
I started water blogging about 5 years ago. The point is to engage people about H2O in new and varied ways. I call it seeing water outside o...
Squidoo Guide to Gardening
This page is for those who love to Garden. This is the Ultimate Guide to Gardening with everything written by Squidoo-ers. You will find Gar...
ECOFRIENDLY ORGANIC PRODUCTS
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL WARMING:

What is global warming?

Global warming is the term used to describe the effect of climate changes that...
Birdscape a Pop-Up Book in Stereo
Do you love Birds? Do you know someone who does?

This book contains seven wonderful pop ups of different ecosystems.

Each pop up inclu...
The Pelican, A 40 Million Year Old Fisherman
For the last 12 years, I have had the privilege of living in South Florida on or near the water. There are many wonderful and colorful speci...
Lavender, both beautiful and powerful
This lens is dedicated to the Lavender Herb. Learn how to make lavender bath salts, culinary recipes and more. Learn how to identify, grow a...
Get The Best Accommodations in Charleston WV
RamadaCharleston.com - Ramada Charleston should be your choice when traveling to Charleston, West Virginia. It offers wide range of room typ...

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