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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
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...
by Kevin Shank | Dec 20, 2021 | 2021, 12 December, Focus Illustrated, Study Guide, The Photo Focus
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,...
by Kevin Shank | Jun 8, 2021 | 2021, 07, July, Pictures and Poems
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...
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...
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.
