A Black Racer in the Cumberland Mountains
by Walter Smith A Black Racer searches for food midway up an Eastern Hemlock alongside a cliff system in the Cumberland Mountains. Continue reading A Black Racer in the Cumberland Mountains
Tag: Nature
Sunrise Waves on Okaloosa Island
See more of Gregg’s photos on Instagram: @greggthomasphotography. Liquid sunshine at sunrise: another shot taken at sunrise on the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida. The sunrise was pure liquid gold. This shot really doesn’t do justice to the interplay between … Continue reading Sunrise Waves on Okaloosa Island
The Toes of a Green Salamander
by Walter Smith Green Salamanders’ square toe tips, as seen here, allow for added grip on rough rock surfaces. Continue reading The Toes of a Green Salamander
Unique Fundraising from the Yellowstone Park Foundation
Originally published by the Duke Nicholas School. Many of us must be involved in some aspect of fundraising as part of our job responsibilities, be it grant applications, content generation, or direct contact with individual donors. I’m no different, and … Continue reading Unique Fundraising from the Yellowstone Park Foundation
Bird Banding in North Carolina
Bird banding is one of the most important methods scientists use to keep tabs on bird populations. The birds fly into delicate mist nets, are carefully disentangled by trained researchers and volunteers, then weighed, banded, and released. If and when … Continue reading Bird Banding in North Carolina
A Maine Pond Signals Coming Winter
As winter draws closer and the leaves start to change, I look over the small pond near my house. I drive by it every day on my way to school and think of Sunday morning pond hockey games and slap … Continue reading A Maine Pond Signals Coming Winter
Sleeping Green Anole Lizard
Green anole lizard (Anolis carolinensis), by Gregg Thomas. This anole was asleep at around 9 p.m. at night, laying perfectly still on a long, green slender leaf with his eyes closed. The shot was taken with a macro lens to … Continue reading Sleeping Green Anole Lizard
Releasing Four Sea Turtles on Okaloosa Island
First published by the Duke Nicholas School. A Gulfarium staff member carefully opened the plastic container, lifting a flapping Green Turtle into the morning sunlight along the Emerald Coast. Walking quickly, but carefully, she made her away across the beach … Continue reading Releasing Four Sea Turtles on Okaloosa Island
Recyclers and Art: How to Reduce Marine Fishing Line Litter
First published by the Duke Nicholas School. As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, leftover fishing line can be a big problem in coastal communities throughout the United States and the world. Leftover line is nearly invisible to wildlife, who … Continue reading Recyclers and Art: How to Reduce Marine Fishing Line Litter
Summer Plover Chicks
Originally published by the Duke Nicholas School. We approached the nest slowly, watching where we stepped on the white sand of the Emerald Coast dunes. There had been three eggs the day before, but only one chick and egg remained. … Continue reading Summer Plover Chicks
Take the Travel Survey – Less than 5 Minutes
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Photo Contest Announcement – Ocean Conservancy
Hi all! The Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit organization based in the United States, has launched a photography contest entitled: “2016 Marine Wildlife and Seascape Photo Contest.” Check it out here! The contest is open to entries until July 11, after … Continue reading Photo Contest Announcement – Ocean Conservancy
