Category Archives: nature corner

There is a bird that looks as regal as a lion on a shield, shares the hooked raptor bill and appetite of the eagle, and haunts the southern coast like a ship after a storm. This bird is known as … Continue reading →

Fall is a word that seems more cognomen than nomen.  It’s a word that is often too literal even for the most succinct writer, and it seems a shame to rob this transitional season of its lengthier moniker: Autumn.  Ahhhh. … Continue reading →

When the first notes of autumn are being scribed on falling leaves, a group of delicate and colorful birds make their way from the north country to milder climes, winging ahead of the downturn in temperatures. As they pass through … Continue reading →

Camping is suddenly glamorous. Have you noticed? Either these luxury camping or “glamping” destinations are a brand new phenomenon or they are certainly seeing some new and renewed popularity on the web. Design and travel blogs are all over these stylish … Continue reading →

After a long week in the studio, there is nothing we enjoy more than grabbing the day packs some water bottles, a few Cliff Bars, and bird books and heading to a trail head. Unfortunately as we’re all too often … Continue reading →

Nature Pop Quiz #8: Do wild rabbits actually eat carrots? Answer: Wild rabbits will usually snack on anything that is green and fresh, like tender shoots of plants and small grasses. Domestic rabbits might have more of a sweet tooth … Continue reading →

survival kit in a sardine can via Think Geek When the subject of survival comes up, in any crowd, it’s usually glossed over or curtailed by comments like, “Well, I’d rather just starve than have to eat my shoe” and … Continue reading →

After a 14-hour marathon in the studio on Saturday, we took a break yesterday and headed to the Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside, Illinois for some hiking and bird watching, the only “quaking” bog in Illinois with an … Continue reading →