| July, 2011
Vol. 11, No. 19
 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.
 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.
 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.
| It Takes A Family To Raise A Bird
This is a busy time of year for birds. Young birds are fledging and venturing out on their own. But for some birds, older siblings are there to help. Read on to learn how the whole family pitches in… | 
Populations of Eastern Bluebirds have rebounded has humans have build numerous nesting boxes to replace last habitat |
The handsome Red Admiral butterfly occurs throughout North America as well as Europe and North Africa. | 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. 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. |
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The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is one of our most common hummers and is found throughout much of the US. Use eNature's ZipGuides to find out what hummers are native to your home. | Hummer Explosion
Noticed a sudden increase in the number of hummingbirds at the feeders this month? It’s not your imagination, nor is it an invasion of birds from somewhere else. It’s the new crop of youngsters who’ve fledged from their parents’ nests, but like many recent college grads just can’t seem to leave home. We’ve got a few weeks to enjoy them before they scatter and prepare for their fall migration Click here to learn more about the Hummers that everyone loves to have parked in front of their house! |
Summer Stingers
It’s summer, and Yellow Jackets are out in force throughout the country. They’ve got a sometimes fearsome reputation—should we be alarmed? Well, it helps to know a little about these creatures. For instance, did you know that yellow jackets are actually a species of wasp? Click here to get the real story on these amazing insects. | 
Even while scoping out a picnic table, Western Yellow Jackets are unlikely to sting people unless they're physically threatened. Their aggressive behavior is reserved mostly for defending the nest. |
Maybe not the handsomest creature-- the Pacific Sand Crab is found from Alaska to Chile on open sandy beaches between high- and low-tide lines. | The Hunchback of the Beach
Everyone who went to the beach as a kid recognizes them. On both coasts little crustaceans known as sand crabs or mole crabs burrow into the sand in the swash zone and let the shallow waves break over their backs. They’re always moving and active—but what are they up to? Click here to get the scoop |
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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