On the front porch post is a bluebird box. The bluebirds raised two broods in that box this summer. Now they are done nesting, and the box serves another purpose…
2026, 08 August
Favorite Focus, August 2026
Enjoy recent favorite photos from our readers!
Focus Illustrated, August 2026
Reader’s photo illustrating the July 2026 photo lesson.
Lessons From the “Students”
You have likely learned, by now, that a “student” Red-shouldered Hawk has kept me entertained as I prepared this issue…
Camp & Cabin Cookin’, August 2026
Swiss Tuna Melt…Taco Chicken Bowls…Mocha Cheesecake…Pretzel Buns
Birdsong Pleasure Garden
Why mow, when you can convert the space into a fun garden?
Scutum
Scutum, the Shield, is a small constellation that lies along the summer Milky Way, just south of the Summer Triangle…
Study Guide Puzzles, August 2026
Reinforce nature facts with these fun puzzles!
Water Works
Let’s try a few fun water projects.
Birding at Nature Friend
Such noise! The birds were fussing, scolding, screaming, and downright hollering at the top of their little lungs, if birds holler.
Exploring Nature, August 2026
Nature highlights for August
Skunk Spray Go Away!
It was with less humor and more odor, that we dutifully prepared a skunk story for Nature Friend, that evening in 2008…
You Can Draw a Scarlet Tanager
In six steps, you can draw this Scarlet Tanager too!
You Can Draw an Eastern Bluebird Submissions
Enjoy these submissions for You Can Draw an Eastern Bluebird!
Flower Word Search
Find the hidden flower names in this colorful word search.