First published by the Duke Nicholas School. I shielded my eyes against the bright summer sun as I hopped out of the county vehicle. We are in the busy tourist season here on the Florida Panhandle, and I could hear … Continue reading Dune Walkovers along the Emerald Coast
The summer months mean shorebird chicks! Pictured here is a baby Snowy Plover, hatched very recently. I’ve always loved shorebirds, and seeing one up close was amazing! However, I could only do so while accompanied by trained wildlife staff, making … Continue reading Plover Chick along the Florida Panhandle
After an intense summer thunderstorm, the sky was bathed in stunning color over Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. I captured my sister’s silhouette admiring the sunset from the roof of our house. Continue reading Storm Sunset in Alexandria, Virginia
First published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. I have recently taken it upon myself to sign up for a library card in my local town, frequent used book stores, and peruse the discount shelves of new-title book … Continue reading The Importance of Nature Writing
First published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. Though they are beautiful creatures, Lionfish have become a major problem in Florida. They are recognized as an invasive species, covering many artificial and natural reefs throughout state and federal … Continue reading Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day
This photograph was taken in India Point Park in Providence, RI on February 2016 with my iPhone. I was driving to the airport, but had to pull over when I saw this view. The sun was setting and backlit the … Continue reading India Point Park in Winter
It seems an odd place to nest. A concrete bridge spanning the Santa Rosa Sound, connecting the mainland of Navarre, FL with the barrier island. Its sides slope to the water, sandy with tufts of grass and vines growing where … Continue reading Nesting Terns and Skimmers in Navarre, FL
Before I moved to Florida, I never considered military bases as ecotourism hot spots. I imaged giant industrial complexes, chock-full of planes, tanks, and other heavy equipment. While that is true of some areas on Eglin Air Force Base, thousands … Continue reading Spring Hiking on Eglin Air Force Base
Wastewater treatment facilities don’t seem like great places to see wildlife. However, throughout the country the holding ponds associated with these areas are often amazing places to spot hundreds of bird species. At one such site in Okaloosa County, my … Continue reading Birding in Wastewater
by Lindsey Rustad The ice has melted from the artificially created ice storms at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire. Now the real work starts – taking a series of measurements over time to analyze the effects of … Continue reading The Study of an Ice Storm
by Gregg Thomas As I began to learn photography and spend more time outdoors, I started to pay real attention to what types of birds were in the area. I started to be able to identify them, and most importantly, … Continue reading How Close Have You Gotten to a Pied-billed Grebe?
Erika and Audrey, two of our One World, Two Feet Explorers, were recently featured on the Humans of Austin, a visual anthropology similar to the popular Humans of New York. They discussed how their friendship grew from their love of … Continue reading Two Explorers Featured on Humans of Austin
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