Over 50,000 birders — beginners, professionals, and everyone in between — are polishing binoculars, pouring over maps, and getting ready for the 2006-2007 Christmas Bird Count. Last year 57,156 individuals took part in this annual event. That’s quite a change since the first count in 1900, when 27 individuals were involved.
Each year the […]
Years ago we were hiking high on Mount Ranier in Washington State when we saw a plume rising from Mount St. Helens far in the distance. It had to be some time after 1980, because that is when the volcano become active once again. Our first thought was of another eruption. Training […]
NASA released several photos today showing the possibility of water on Mars. They didn’t actually find the water, but by comparing photographs taken in August 1999 with the same location in September 2005, there is exciting news. The new picture shows a major change that occurred some time in the last five to […]
Watching the night sky can be fascinating any time of year, but during meteor showers it takes on the characteristics of a fireworks show. But just what is the object that causes all the excitement?
Let’s start with the name, because it changes depending on where you find it. While they are still out […]
Moving south for the winter isn’t a new idea - we humans were just a little slow catching on. Many creatures migrate to a more comfortable climate each year, but it’s the birds we notice most. Few people who spend time outdoors could fail to notice the disappearance of robins, or the passage of Canada […]
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