SophiaMay 13, 20206 min readBooks That Made a NaturalistHow these books from my childhood and high school education influenced my current interest in the natural world. Photo Credit As I...
SophiaApr 6, 20206 min readJournal Entry: An Early Morning in a Mustard FieldOn April 3rd, 2020, I got up before sunrise to photograph some blackbirds. Here's how it went. All photos in this post were shot my me....
SophiaMar 25, 20204 min read6 Prompts for Studying Nature at Homephoto credit Many of us now find ourselves under shelter-in-place orders, which means we’re practically stuck at home. Our schedules have...
SophiaMar 15, 20203 min readDo The Birds Know?The Coronavirus has rocked the world, dominating news channels, social media, and conversations. Last week alone, citizens around the...
SophiaMar 4, 20204 min readBeginners Tips for Using Binocularsphoto credit I use binoculars everyday; they’re the most valuable tool for me when observing nature, especially when birdwatching. After...
SophiaFeb 21, 20205 min readA Month of Moon-WatchingEveryone around the world, on a clear night, can look up and see Earths oldest and most beautiful satellite, the moon. The light it...
SophiaFeb 10, 20208 min readJournal Entry: Yellowstone in a DayWe woke up early that morning, before the sun had risen. I rolled out of bed, grabbed the clothing I set aside the night before and...
SophiaJan 27, 20203 min readJournal Entry: The Death of a WarblerI was walking my dog the other day when I came across something curious. I looked down at the grass below my feet and saw a small bird,...
SophiaJan 20, 20206 min readJournal Entry: Chasing The KingfisherA narrative of my nature walk on the morning of 17 January 2020. photo credit: https://birds.outdoornebraska.gov/belted-kingfisher/ A few...