Tag: nature observation
Julia, a new monthly correspondent and Bucktails and Bass alumni, writes this week’s post about how climate change affects the American pika. She explains the different dynamics that come in to play when the weather patterns pika rely on in their habitat change in drastic ways – and how they may not survive a permanent change in those patterns.
Lakin, a new monthly correspondent and Ursids alumni, shares some information with us about geese migration in this week’s blog post. She talks about why they form a “V” to fly, as well as what happens to those geese who don’t complete the entire migration journey!
Rebecca, a new monthly blog correspondent and Ursids alumni, reminds us in her blog this week that, even when we are caught up in the grand, sweeping landscapes, there are little moments that are just as sweet to enjoy!
Today’s blog post is written by Peter, one of our new monthly blog correspondents, and a Drummers and Ursids alumni. He gives some excellent advice about how to photograph the beauty of sunsets in the fall, as well as some excellent tips and tricks for when you are in the field with your camera.
Zara is a monthly blog correspondent and Drummers alumni. This week, she recounts travelling to Florida with her family to spot the rare Groove Billed Ani; read on to hear about her unique experience!
Tag: nature observation
American Pika and Climate Change
Posted: November 22, 2016 by Katie Cassidy
Julia, a new monthly correspondent and Bucktails and Bass alumni, writes this week’s post about how climate change affects the American pika. She explains the different dynamics that come in to play when the weather patterns pika rely on in their habitat change in drastic ways – and how they may not survive a permanent change in those patterns.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: bass, Bucktails, climate change, education, habitat, nature observation, outdoors, reports from the field, wildlife, youth
Geese Migration
Posted: November 7, 2016 by Katie Cassidy
Lakin, a new monthly correspondent and Ursids alumni, shares some information with us about geese migration in this week’s blog post. She talks about why they form a “V” to fly, as well as what happens to those geese who don’t complete the entire migration journey!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, nature observation, reports from the field, Ursids, wildlife, winter, youth
Tiny Moments at Grand Teton National Park
Posted: November 1, 2016 by Katie Cassidy
Rebecca, a new monthly blog correspondent and Ursids alumni, reminds us in her blog this week that, even when we are caught up in the grand, sweeping landscapes, there are little moments that are just as sweet to enjoy!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: birds, inspiration, journaling, national park, nature observation, Ursids, wildlife, youth
Sunsets in September
Posted: October 25, 2016 by Katie Cassidy
Today’s blog post is written by Peter, one of our new monthly blog correspondents, and a Drummers and Ursids alumni. He gives some excellent advice about how to photograph the beauty of sunsets in the fall, as well as some excellent tips and tricks for when you are in the field with your camera.
Category: Youth Blog Tags: creative arts, drummers, inspiration, journaling, leaves, nature observation, photography, Ursids, youth
Not Just Ani Old Bird
Posted: October 17, 2016 by Academy Director
Zara is a monthly blog correspondent and Drummers alumni. This week, she recounts travelling to Florida with her family to spot the rare Groove Billed Ani; read on to hear about her unique experience!
Category: Youth Blog Tags: drummers, Florida, Groove Billed Ani, nature observation