View some of the children’s submissions for the You Can Draw a Snow Bunting art lesson.
Birds
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Focus Illustrated, March 2026
Readers’ photos illustrating the December 2025 Photo Focus lesson.
Study Guide Puzzles, March 2026
Sharpen your nature knowledge with these puzzles!
Pictures & Poems, March 2026
Drawings and a poem from our young readers.
Creation Close-ups, March 2026
Enjoy our readers’ photo submissions from the March issue!
Learning By Doing, Creating a Backyard Hummingbird Sanctuary
Did you know that hummingbirds could live right in your backyard? With a little effort, you can make a special place for them!
Saw-What?
North of the house, he heard something hissing…“Hiss! Hiss!”
Rescue the Perishing
…he glimpsed a desperate sparrow fleeing toward the molasses tank. In through the open lid flew the sparrow, followed in close pursuit by a Sharp-shinned Hawk.
This is for the Birds!
“Thank you, Mom. That was fun. Now our little friends will have lots of different snacks to eat, and we can reuse the pinecones all winter long!”
Study Guide Puzzles, February 2026
Sharpen your nature knowledge with these puzzles!
Creation Close-ups, February 2026
Enjoy our readers’ photo submissions from the February issue!
Pictures and Poems, February 2025
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The Calls of the Wild
Instead of a barking dog, I found a porcupine bristled in a nearby clearing, warning me to stay away. I quickly left the alarmed creature alone. But it wasn’t the first time I have been surprised by the sounds of woodland animals.
Favorite Focus, February 2026
Enjoy our readers’ favorite photos from the February issue!
You Can Draw a Black Phoebe Submissions
View some of the children’s submissions for the You Can Draw a Black Phoebe art lesson.