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by John Lechner

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Category: Birds

Last of the Curlews, a book for the ages

Last of the Curlews, a book for the ages

There are some nonfiction books that encompass themes far beyond their particular subject matter. Last of the Curlews by Fred Bodsworth is one of those …

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A few thoughts about H is for Hawk

A few thoughts about H is for Hawk

I recently finished the audiobook of H is for Hawk, written and read by Helen Macdonald, and immediately wanted to write about it on my …

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Strength in nature – the art of Natasha Newton

Strength in nature – the art of Natasha Newton

Natasha Newton is an artist and illustrator from Suffolk, England, whose work is inspired by the natural world. Birds, trees, stars and mountains all feature …

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Zebra finches rock the house

Springtime is often heralded by the music of birds, but not usually playing electric guitars. Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, has an exhibit through …

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A Celebration of Flight

Last week I had the pleasure of seeing a performance of A Celebration of Flight by IBEX Puppetry, directed by Heather Henson. Featuring a blend …

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I dreaded that first Robin

Today I’d like to share a poem by Emily Dickinson, one of her many works inspired by nature. Despite the pleasant imagery of birds and …

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Happy Spring!

* * * * * Spring is sprung, even though the weather is still a bit uncooperative. To celebrate the new season, here is a …

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Music inspired by nature

Brazilian composer Jarbas Agnelli was reading the newspaper one day, and saw a photo of birds on electrical wires. Inspired by the similarity to musical …

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Other Sites of Interest

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Art History Resources on the Web
  • BBC Science & Nature
  • BugBios – Insects on the Web
  • Children & Nature Network – Connect
  • Natural History Museum in London
  • Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
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