Joseph Priniotakis is a young photographer and birder based in Forest Hills DC. His middle school team won the World Series of Birding for their age group in Cape May, […]
Backyard Nature: An ecosystem in the trees
by Marlene Berlin I recently discovered a new ecosystem up in my trees – by looking down. I returned from vacation to find a sticky black substance on my backyard […]
Backyard Nature: Dragonflies put on an action-packed airshow
by Marjorie Rachlin photos by Larry Meade, North Virginia Bird Club Have you noticed the dragonflies lately? Swooping over your front yard? Dodging the cars in the Politics and Prose […]
Backyard Nature: Water striders chat, caterpillars attack, and bullfrogs duel
by Marlene Berlin In Rock Creek Park and along its tributaries, you can see some fascinating critter behavior if you keep your eyes searching – and your curiosity on high […]
Backyard Nature: A slithery surprise at the Tregaron bullfrog pond, and the not-entirely-green green tree frogs at Linnean Stream
by Marlene Berlin One recent Sunday, I headed with a friend to Tregaron Conservancy in Cleveland Park, taking the Rock Creek trail from Pierce Mill south to Klingle Trail. From […]
Backyard Nature: Make birds feel at home in your backyard or on your balcony
by Marjorie Rachlin Do you ever wonder what those birds in your backyard are doing? Do your children ask, “What’s that bird?” There’s an easy way to find out. Just […]
Backyard Nature: Seeing ghosts in Rock Creek Park
by Marlene Berlin The last few times I have walked up the steep slope in Rock Creek Park on a trail from Gates Road, I have come across this odd […]
Backyard Nature: Hello, hummingbirds
by Marjorie Rachlin It’s time to get your hummingbird feeder out. The ruby-throated hummingbirds are here, having flown all the way from Central America in early May. A feeder with […]
Backyard Nature: An owl stands its ground in Rock Creek Park, and an uncommon backyard sighting
by Marlene Berlin The people you meet on Rock Creek Park trails are generally friendly. The same can’t always be said about the wildlife. I took a hike in Rock […]
Backyard Nature: Turkeys on the trail
Before the Soapstone trail’s March closure for the sewer rehabilitation project, it was a popular place to take a stroll. And apparently, it still is. Minsuh Son, who can see […]