10,000 Birds
JUNE 10, 2020
Every other year or so, we experience the lightest of frosts, nothing killing, and our warmest temperatures (in the 80s and 90s) occur in late spring. It doesn’t seem to offer food or shelter for birds; but, being the tallest tree on the block, is an important stopover for lots of species. Mostly, we don’t let them.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 13, 2014
Despite spending my fair share of soggy birding days in the tropics, I hadn’t realized just how much hummingbirds do love the rain until a recent experience at the Catarata del Toro , central Costa Rica. They sing the praises of rain loud and clear with their usual range of high-pitched chipping and sputtering complaints. A hundred?
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 4, 2014
This past weekend I was disconnected from the internet, stuck in the woods without electricity, reduced to sleeping in a shelter made of fabric, and cooked meals over an open fire. No, I wasn’t being punished, the apocalypse had not come, and I was putting myself through these privations voluntarily! How cute is this? Mom has a bug!
10,000 Birds
JUNE 17, 2015
The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
While people with dogs often experience the greatest health benefits, a pet doesn’t necessarily have to be a dog or a cat. Choosing to adopt an animal from a shelter, especially an older dog or cat, can add to the sense of fulfillment, knowing that you’ve provided a home to a pet that may otherwise have been euthanized.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
154 
Let's personalize your content