I published some photos from our wildlife camera over a year ago - see prior post …
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Buy Organic or Shade Grown Coffee for Birds and Biodiversity
Buying organic or shade grown coffee is an easy way to support biodiversity. We've been buying bulk coffee beans online - from Higher Trading Grounds - for about eight years now. You might come across the term 'shade-grown' coffee and wonder what that means, so here is some info on it. Jennifer …
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Backyard Birding and Some Book Suggestions
“I am not really a bird lister as much as a bird observer. Bird behavior is what fascinates me. - Sheila Kee, book author If you’re looking for a gift for someone who is a budding bird watcher or who simply enjoys the birds in their yards, I came across a great book – Backyard …
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Surprising Monogamy among Animals
Articles about infidelity among humans are always a draw for readers, and yes, including me. But I’m even more eager to read articles or research about monogamy among our animal brethren. It’s true that genetic research has dispelled some of the monogamous myths about animal bonds. …
Animal Emotions…. and Animal Demotion
This weekend I came across a Harper's magazine issue from this summer that had a couple features on the relationship between humans and animals. Some of the thought-provoking points are below, along with other research and a couple experiences of our own. How different are animals from …
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Favorite Natives: Salvias (Sages) for Aroma, Wildlife and Spectacular Flowers
Native California salvias (commonly called sages) make my favorite list for many reasons: their spectacular show of flowers spring through summer, their aroma that permeates the air, especially after rainfall. Also, the sages in our landscaping offer great wildlife habitat. I have photos of …
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