World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day

Resources to learn more about the ocean June 8th has been designated as “World Oceans Day” by the United Nations. In celebration of World Oceans Day, I’ve written some natural history stories about sea creatures that you can find below. I love snorkeling and...
Whooping Cranes

Whooping Cranes

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CRANE IMAGE FOR SKETCHING EVENT Join me today MAY 17TH for live events on Facebook (noon PDT) and Instagram (2pm PDT) in celebration of Endangered Species Day. Gather pencils, paper, and CLICK HERE to download the image I’ll be using in...
Otter Day

Otter Day

World Otter Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday of May.  In celebration, watch my presentation on River Otter biology below.   Fascinating Facts About Otters • Otters belong to a family of carnivorous mammals known as the Mustelids which includes mink, marten,...
Identifying Warblers

Identifying Warblers

By Christine Elder  (Includes tips, videos, resources, and downloadable guides for warbler identification) Identifying Those Troublesome Warblers! One of the more challenging bird families to identify is the Parulidae; or New World Wood Warblers. Many, like the common...