| June 28, 2011
Vol. 11, No. 18
 Get A Bald Eagle Ringtone For the 4th! Independence Day is the the right time to put a free Bald Eagle ringtone on your cell phone. And you can load the ringtone of your state bird as well – all free. Click here to get started….
 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!
 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!
 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.
| How Well Do You Know Our National Bird?
The Bald Eagle has a lot to celebrate this July 4th. Its numbers are increasing throughout the US and it was removed from the Endangered Species List a few years back. But how much do you know about this impressive bird? Take our Bald Eagle quiz to find out… | 
The Bald Eagle was named the US's national bird in 1782, despite the objections of Benjamin Franklin, who preferred the Wild Turkey. |
The Ringtail is a member of the raccoon family, although it's often referred to as a cat in common usage. | Why Don’t Folks See Ringtails More Often?
The Ringtail is a nocturnal mammal that lives in arid regions of the western United States and south into Mexico. But most folks living within the Ringtail’s range have never encountered one. So what makes this interesting creature so elusive? Read on to find out…. |
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Snake Bites: How To Avoid Them And Treat Them
It’s the height of summer and folks throughout the country are visiting parks, hiking through the woods, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors. Chances are high you might encounter a snake or two if you’re out. But don’t panic— they’re actually pretty harmless creatures. Click here for tips on how to avoid an unpleasant encounter with a snake. And steps to take if you do get bitten. | 
Some friends of ours recently encountered this small Eastern Garter Snake while visiting a farm in Western New York, They used eNature's Advanced Search to identify it. And remember that eNature's Guide to Poisonous and Dangerous Wildlife is a handy way to know what creatures in your neighborhood you should avoid. |
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”. |
The Pyralis Firefly, also know at the lightning bug, is a common summer sight in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains | Why Do Fireflies Flash After Dark?
For many people, summer doesn’t really begin until the first fireflies arrive in their backyards. This insect’s remarkable green and yellow flashing lights have a hypnotic effect on people. Children (and the young-at-heart) are especially drawn to fireflies. But that same glow often leads male fireflies to a particularly grizzly end. Click here to get the whole story of lust, life and death. |
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