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What a Splashing Success!

What a Splashing Success!

by Judah Yoder | Nov 1, 2022 | 2022, 11 November, Articles & Stories, Birds, Cardinals, Tanagers, & Allies, Gamebirds, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Thrushes, Waterfowl - Geese, Swans, Ducks, Loons, Grebes

View the November 2022 Nature Friend Magazine Wood Duck drake swimming. Photo © Cheryl Shank. Slowly, quietly, yet steadily, I crept along, my binoculars in hand. Surely I can sneak in here without some duck, goose, or beaver announcing their displeasure at my...
We Like Water Wildlife

We Like Water Wildlife

by Mary Ella and John Mark Ramer | Sep 1, 2022 | 2022, 09 September, Articles & Stories, Birds, Plants & Fungi, Water Life, Waterfowl - Geese, Swans, Ducks, Loons, Grebes, Wildflowers

Marsh with wild phlox. Photo © Dogwood Ridge. The twists and turns of the Big Spring are a water-life paradise. Flowing, rippling watercress and waving mosses grow in the waters. The clear “ok-a-ree!” of the Red-winged Blackbird wafts frequently from the cattail...
Spring Migration Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

Spring Migration Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

by Kevin Shank | Aug 1, 2022 | 2022, 08 August, Birds, Contest, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Hummingbirds, Shorebirds, Swallows, Warblers, Woodpeckers

Least Bittern. Photo © Peter Shirk, 16. Barn Swallow. Photo © Alva Steury Jr. Rufous Hummingbird. Photo © Alvin Clair Auker. Great Blue Heron. Photo © Gabriel Schneider. Pileated Woodpecker. Photo © Jarrett Martin. Hairy Woodpecker. Photo © Josiah Olson. Green Heron....
The Big Catch

The Big Catch

by Gina Ramer | Jul 1, 2022 | 2022, 07 July, Articles & Stories, Birds, Fish, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, The Birders' Trail

Great Blue Heron eating Northern Pike. Photo © Lelund Shaum. The morning was beautiful as Mr. Heron made his merry way to the swamp called “Shining Waters.” He was hoping to satisfy his growling stomach.He lazily padded along the water’s edge, gazing into the...
Covers, April 2022

Covers, April 2022

by Kevin Shank | Apr 1, 2022 | 2022, 04 April, Birds, Contest, Covers, Fish, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Hummingbirds

Great Blue Heron and pumpkinseed sunfish. Artwork © Michael Stauffer. Broad-billed Hummingbirds at cardinal flower. Artwork © Mark Brueggemann, 14.
Wild Bird Art Contest Adult Winners

Wild Bird Art Contest Adult Winners

by Kevin Shank | Apr 1, 2022 | 2022, 04 April, Birds, Contest, Crows, Jays, & Magpies, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Owls

First Place Winner Great Blue Heron and pumpkinseed sunfish. Artwork © Michael Stauffer. Second Place Winner Blue Jay. Artwork © Lois Tschetter. Third Place Winner Snowy Owl. Artwork © Aneta Koehn. About the Wild Bird Art Contest A big thanks to each of you who...
Focus Illustrated, December 2021

Focus Illustrated, December 2021

by Kevin Shank | Dec 20, 2021 | 2021, 12 December, Focus Illustrated, Study Guide, The Photo Focus

Life in a Pond

Life in a Pond

by Sebastian Nicaud | Nov 20, 2021 | 2021, 11 November, Articles & Stories, Contest, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Reptiles & Amphibians

The first rays of sun break through the darkness, and the gray light of dawn appears. It does not last long, though, for as the sun rises higher, its light gains strength. The misty gray of dawn that briefly replaced the black of night, is now flooded by the warm,...
Pictures and Poems, July 2021

Pictures and Poems, July 2021

by Kevin Shank | Jun 8, 2021 | 2021, 07, July, Pictures and Poems

No Fish Tale

No Fish Tale

by Dale Meyerhoeffer | May 21, 2021 | 2021, 06, June Readers' Issue, Articles & Stories, Birds, Freshwater, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Mammals, Nature Nugget, Reptiles & Amphibians

Spring was on the calendar and in the air. Bright sunshine, warm temperatures, and clear blue skies beckoned winter-weary children of all ages outdoors to enjoy God’s beautiful creation. River Otter. Photo © Lacy/Dreamstime.com. After a long day of work, I was eager...
The Heron’s Lunch

The Heron’s Lunch

by Weston Fragoso, 11, Greenville, SC | Apr 15, 2021 | Articles & Stories, Birds, Contest, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Mammals, The Birders' Trail

“No way! Nooo waaay!” Mom suddenly exclaimed. As I followed her gaze, I was completely astounded. We were speechless at the epic sight before us. Great Blue Heron. Photo © Susan McArthur Letellier/Dreamstime.com. On this day, we were walking to a park that was hidden...
Alligator Eating a Juvenile Alligator

Alligator Eating a Juvenile Alligator

by Danny Gilliam | Apr 3, 2021 | 2021, 02, February, Birds, Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, Creation Close-ups, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Mockingbirds & Thrashers, Plants & Fungi, Reptiles & Amphibians, Woodpeckers

Great Blue Heron photos © Danny Gilliam. Background adult alligator photo © Allen Shank.

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