by Kevin Shank | Jul 1, 2023 | 2023, 07 July, Astronomy, Auroras, End of the Trail, Rockets, Spacecraft
View the July 2023 Nature Friend Magazine Photo © Todd Salat. When I first saw this splendid photo on Spaceweather.com, I knew I wanted to use it to illustrate an article touching on various phenomena some of you, our readers, have seen and inquired about.Mr. Todd...
by Kevin Shank | Jul 1, 2023 | 2023, 07 July, Astronomy, Auroras, Beetles, Favorite Focus, Insects & Arachnids, Study Guide, The Photo Focus
View the July 2023 Nature Friend Study Guide Northern lights as seen in Kansas. Photo © Thaddeaus Magley. Fireflies. Photo © Steven Russell Smith. It looks to me like Steven Russel Smith’s creative juices were working overtime again. Let this picture sink in; then see...
by Kevin Shank | Dec 9, 2021 | 2021, 12 December, Birds, Exploring Nature
December through March is an especially good time to watch for Northern lights.Christmas Bird Counts are occurring this month.Make bird treats, and maintain feeding stations.Plan for and provide birds with a heated water supply, if you live in freezing climates.After...