A Federal security officer and his girlfriend observed a UFO and made a report with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. He was later threatened with a transfer by a possible MIB… Read More

DEAR JOAN: I’ve been growing bell peppers in my garden for decades. I’ve never had anything eat them — until last week. When I went to water and possibly harvest a couple o… Read More

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Hello Readers! We have come up with another article on owls that are particularly found in the Washington State of the U.S. In one of our previous articles, we have already discussed how the… Read More

Diane Winkler was hiking with her wife about a week ago at Point Reyes National Seashore when she spotted something that drew her up short. “Along the Abbotts Lagoon Trail, we got to a… Read More

We love to find places that everybody talks about but nobody knows the cool stuff you can do there.  One such place is Palm Springs, California.  I mean, everybody goes there for a… Read More

A Federal Register notice published on Feb. 23 explains how illegal cannabis grows in California are harmful to spotted owls, which are native to California. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servi… Read More

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Enveloped by the bustling city of Los Angeles, in Verdugo Mountains area, Griffith Park offers an oasis filled with numerous nature trails and a diverse array of wildlife. Within its expansi… Read More

For certain birds, water scarcity in a desert does not pose an issue since they have evolved special adaptations that allow them to thrive there. Birds can readily live in deserts by adjusti… Read More

We’re reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Disclosure Introduction to Long-Distance Hiking What Makes a Trail Great… Read More

Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) are a species of bat native to Austin, Texas. As their name suggests, these bats are capable of agile flight and can cover large distances… Read More

This article Spotted owls benefit from forest fire mosaic appeared first on Project Topics. Credit: S. Eyes Fire is a crucial part of the forest ecosystem on which threatened Spotted Owls re… Read More

Each animal is unique in its own way. Some have stripes on their bodies, some have rosettes, some have spots, some have patches and asymmetrical patterns et cetera. All these patterns, color… Read More

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You wake up early and want to get a bit of fresh air. Maybe you want to take your morning coffee to your porch and think about your fun fall plans. So you g… Read More

Cara Cornell does not claim all the world feels protective and impassioned about the wetlands close to her home. But she knows that she does. When she wakes at 5am – her sleep inte… Read More

During the summer of 2014 I was part of a California Spotted Owl surveying team and spent many late nights out in the forest hooting and looking for these medium sized birds.Surveys are done… Read More

Recovered from the internet archives Freedom Barry was born on March 28, 1921 in East Parsonsfield, Maine. Freedom, as his given name, came to typify the Truth of his journey in life. After… Read More

If you’ve been on Bored Panda long enough you’ve probably heard of the British photographer Chris Porsz. Chris is well-known for his unique project called “Reunions”… Read More

Old-growth rainforests are mesmerizing. No other planet in this or any other galaxy, which we know of, supports these hallowed cathedrals of splendor. Long-lived, self-perpetuating, uniqu… Read More

They say it’s never too late to learn. After all, life-long curiosity is something we all strive for, although it’s sometimes hard to keep the inner fire going. We get lazy, turn… Read More

Looking for ways to explore the world from home?  Get your wildlife fix with a virtual field trip!  From around the world and across the web, I’ve compiled the best virtual f… Read More

Surfbird / Photo by Peter Pearsall/USFWSBirds and birding newsThe falling water level in the Great Salt Lake created land bridges that allowed coyotes to reach an island where American Whit… Read More

Great Blue Heron / Photo by Tom Koerner/USFWSBirds and birding newsThe large nesting colonies of Tricolored Blackbirds need protection if the species is going to survive, but changes in agri… Read More

Back in 2010, fisherman Larry Legans was having some luck on the Sacramento River, not far from the state capitol, when a sea lion began raiding his catch. Legans duly shot the animal, for w… Read More

World’s 25 Largest Deserts (For Your World Travel Bucket List) originally appeared on Green Global Travel. Deserts– barren areas that receive little rain and offer harsh living c… Read More