Christine ElderQuick Tips for Sketching Backyard BirdsSketching birds can be a rewarding and relaxing hobby if you follow just a few guidelines. The tips below are geared towards birdwatchers…Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Christine ElderHow to Identify Wood Warbler Species in the FieldOne of the most challenging bird families to identify are the Parulidae; known as wood-warblers or simply warblers. Many, like the…Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Christine ElderThe Dragonflies of SummerIn my mind, no insect denotes ‘summer’ more than our friend, the dragonfly, who patrols his territory and catches smaller insects for…Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Christine ElderThe Industrious BeaverEach evening at dusk I take a stroll to burn off dinner in hopes of having room for dessert. Tonight I crossed a bridge over the East River…Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Christine ElderPorcupine Love; a Spiny AffairReproduction for porcupines — subject of many speculative jokes- is a chancy affair. The female is fertile only once a year in the autumn…Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Christine ElderA Glow in the Dark Sea CreatureNext time an evening stroll takes you to the seashore, your wet footprints may surprise you by glowing in the dark! Though many marine…Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Christine ElderTop 10 Benefits of Keeping a Travel JournalHave you ever been traveling and noticed a person completely engrossed in the activity of journaling, perhaps with a somewhat dreamy…Feb 24, 2016Feb 24, 2016
Christine ElderA Day in the Life of a Field BiologistI welcomed summer with a full moon ramble in the high Sierra, and I’m feeling just a little guilty that you couldn’t be there with me so…Oct 23, 20151Oct 23, 20151