| June, 2011
Vol. 11, No. 14
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And even if you can’t get there yourself—you can always visit the Park of the Day while you’re visiting eNature.com.
 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.
 Make Your Yard A Wildlife Oasis Bring your yard or garden to life this year by planting the shrubs, flowers and trees that wildlife find irresistible. Take our Garden Wildlife Quiz to learn what plants attract the most birds, butterflies and other critters.
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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. |
It’s Safer Than You Think Out There
We’ve all seen the stories about folks having unfortunate encounters with wildlife. But it turns out that the animals that scare people the most rarely pose a real threat. With summer upon us and both wildlife and people at their most active, those unfortunate encounters are almost a certainty. But the spiders, snakes, bats and other creatures that often inspire fear are not nearly as scary once you know the whole story. Read on to get the straight dope…
And if you’re still worried about a dangerous encounter after reading this story, eNature.com has an extensive Field Guide to Dangerous and Poisonous wildlife and plants.
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Mountain Lions (aka Cougar, Puma, or Florida Panther) are increasingly encountering humans as sprawl encroaches on their once isolated habitat. Click here to get tips on what to do if you encounter one in the wild. |
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The handsome Red Admiral butterfly occurs not only all over North America but also in Europe and North Africa. Admiral butterflies of one sort or another inhabit parts of every U.S. state and Canadian province. They're large, showy, and best seen during the summer months. Here's a brief introduction to the North American species. | Bring Some Color To Your Life With Your Own Butterfly Garden
People love to watch butterflies. Yet few people plan their gardens or yards with these creatures in mind. It’s easy enough to do, and butterfly gardens often require less maintenance than traditional landscapes. Attracting butterflies requires knowledge of the common butterfly species of an area and the plants that will nourish both adult butterflies and caterpillars. eNature.com’s Guide to Butterfly Gardening will help you know which plants and what butterflies are common in your region and help you choose the plants for your yard or garden mostly to attract and nourish these colorful visitors. |
Blue Streak Special
There’s a rustling in the leaves. You look to see what made the sound, and bam—a blue streak vanishes into the duff. Was it a snake? A lizard? Was that intense cobalt color even real? Yes, it was real. The creature responsible for the streak was a lizard called a skink. Now’s the time when the newborns hatch, and the intense blue tails of the juveniles are as bright as neon signs. Why blue? Read on to get the whole story… | 
Skinks, such as this juvenile Southeastern Five-lined Skink above, live throughout the US and most of the world. The bright blue of their tail fades with age. |
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…. |
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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