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Nature Sightings: Where to Share

We highlight four of our favorite sites for sharing nature sightings.

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Identification Tools: Field Guides, Online Resources, and Sweat Equity

Countless learning resources and identification tools are available that suit a variety of learning styles.

Black cows standing in a muddy pond.
Fixing Muddy Ponds

Corrective measures and treatment options for muddy ponds.

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Plant Habitat by Planting Trees: Four Tips for Success

We share four tree planting tips from a restoration project at the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge.

Tufted titmouse, photo by Jeremiah Zurenda
Get the Most Out of Your Bird Feeder

We share four tips for getting the most out of your feeder.

Red-tailed hawk, photo by Heather Bullard/RPS 2017
Test Your Bird-watching Wings on Raptors

Peering at raptors, or birds of prey, through binoculars may feel hawkward at first, but you'll have a hoot in no time!

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Online Tools for Identifying Songbirds

Get recommendations for apps that can help with identifying songbirds.

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How to Fix a Stunted Bass Pond

Biologist Cliff Sager gives advice for one of the more common pond-related questions, how to fix a stunted bass pond.

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Locust Trees: A Thorny Problem for Some Landowners

Considerations for managing honey locust on private lands.

A construction design for establishing a wildscape water source.
Establishing Wildscape Water Sources

Water is a necessity for wildlife and is simple to provide. We offer four ideas for establishing wildscape water sources.