Little Foxes in the night

At 10:00 last night on a dirt road, a little fox face, mostly ears, appeared in our headlamps. We stopped. The kit watched us, curious, unafraid, then continued snuffling the ground right outside the car.  We came upon two more, quietly exploring, ears erect and white tipped tails (brushes) prominent. One more small one appeared before we left the four to their work in the dark...we hoped their parents weren't far away...

Happy Earth Day to Our Beautiful Planet

Here is my Earth Day gift to you. It is an article by Michael Pollan from Sunday's New York Times Magazine - The Green Issue. It is thought-provoking and really answers the question: Why Bother?
Why Bother? from the New York Times»

The Sweet Songs of Sparrows

Song Sparrows have been around for awhile, but White-throated Sparrows have recently joined them in the Symphony of Spring. White Throated Sparrow song»

See a Song Sparrow singing a few of its many complex and beautiful melodies: Song Sparrow video»