by Marlene Berlin As July turns into August, the sounds of nature change, too. It is too late now to hear the songs of most birds. Even the wood thrush, […]
Backyard Nature: Ponds are a popular waterfront hangout, if you’re a green tree frog
Two fun facts about green tree frogs: They are not always green. And they are not always in trees. The frogs are now in full chorus at the Linnean stream, […]
An unleashed dog attacked a beaver in Rock Creek Park. The beaver had to be put down.
Many dog owners and dog walkers flout the leash laws inside and outside of Rock Creek Park. We’ve seen dogs harass wildlife in the park itself. And on May 14th, […]
Backyard Nature: Cottontails and cottonwood; dry spring means fewer tadpoles
by Marlene Berlin It is time to talk rabbits again. Every few years, the rabbits (and reports we get of rabbit sightings) are more numerous. And, as if they feel […]
Backyard Nature: An amphibian chorus is warming up for its yearly performance
by Marlene Berlin It begins every year with a faint, high-pitched hum. In early March, I start listening for the song of the American toad. These creatures open the annual […]
Backyard Nature: Barred owl on Ellicott
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: 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 […]
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