| May, 2011
Vol. 11, No. 12
 Take The Bird Call Challenge Can you tell a twitter from a tweet? A chirp from a cheep or a buzz from a trill? eNature’s Bird Call Challenge will test your knowledge of your local birds or those of any other zip code you choose. And you can choose to quiz yourself on just songbirds or every species of bird in the area. Click here to take the Bird Call Challenge to test your knowledge!
 Follow eNature on Twitter Join the flock who’s following eNature on Twitter and get the latest fun facts and interesting stories about wildlife. You’ll learn something every day from our “creature of the day” tweet. And we’ll send you other fun and interesting stories to enjoy. It’s easy. Click here to get started!
 Chesapeake Bay Field Guide App Avaliable Our free field guide app covers the animals and plants of the entire Chesapeake Bay watershed. Created for the Chesapeake Bay Trust, this free app is an amazing resource for anyone who lives in the Bay’s 6 state watershed.
 Saved Any Screens Lately? eNature.com has over a dozen stunning, free screensavers for you to download. Your choices run from Winter Wildlife to Coral Reefs and everything in between. Click here to get your FREE screensaver.
 Explore Our National Parks With eNature’s ParkGuides Our ParkGuides have detailed visitor information and wildlife data for over 300 National Parks, Wildlife Refuges and National Monuments throughout the U.S.
And even if you can’t get there yourself—you can always visit the Park of the Day while you’re visiting eNature.com.
| Are All Bird Eggs Actually Egg-Shaped?
Ever wonder why birds lay eggs of different colors and shapes? There’s a good reason for just about everything we encounter in nature- and it turns out bird eggs are no exception. Read on to get the whole story… | 
The beautiful blue eggs of the American Robin blend into their natural surroundings when the nest is unattended. |
The Virginia Possum's skill at playing dead is immortalized in the phrase "playing possum". | An Oscar Winning Performance?
Some creatures use their fangs, claws or venom to deter predators. But many others rely on their acting skills. And they can be quite convincing! Read on to decide who’s won the Wildlife Oscar… |
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Many insect eating birds, such as the Eastern Bluebird are well habituated to humans, who encourage them to roost around open fields and other insect-rich environments. | Ten Birds That Control Garden Pests And The Plants That Attract Them
Spring is officially here—and summer’s insects will here soon. They’re part of the ecosystem, but sure can be annoying.
Why not put nature to work for you? Attracting insect-eating birds to keep insect pests at bay is a great solution. Depending on where you live, the following ten species can be valuable allies in your efforts to sustain a vibrant garden. Read on…. |
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Our friends at Icon Films are casting a new TV show about the unexplained and mysterious creatures in your neighborhood. And they need stories to tell. If there are strange animals or unexplained noises in your backyard, they’d love to send a team of crack investigators to search for explanations. Click here for more details….. | 
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A baby Mountain Cottontail needs to stay in the wild-- no amount of human attention can substitute for the care that a mother rabbit provides her young eNature's Ask An Expert section is full of useful information about how to deal with these rights of spring. | What To Do When You Find A Baby Animal
It always happens in the spring… You’re on a hike not far from home, a child or two in tow, or in the back yard, and notice a small animal looking lost or abandoned. It’s a common dilemma, but one that needn’t cause distress. And we all know the right answer… Read on and learn why it’s important to leave animals in the wild. |
The Park Guides app is comprehensive — all native birds and animals are included, along with photos, in-depth descriptions, audio, field marks and more. | National Parks Field Guide App Now Available
Created for the National Parks Conservation Association, our National Park Field Guides will help you get the most out of your visit. You can find out what species of bird you just saw on the beach in Cape Cod, learn what grizzly bears eat for dinner in Denali, know when porcupine mating season begins in the Shenandoah or who to call to reserve a camp ground in Yosemite. It’s free and available in the Apple Appstore. Click here for a link or search “Park Guides”. |
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