SixStringer

Want to get closer to nature? Why not bring nature closer to you? Without too much effort, you can turn a drab, empty lawn into a place bursting with flowers and enjoyed by wildlife. You can start with something as simple as a bird box or a planter on a patio. Or you can transform your entire yard into an elaborate haven for wildlife, filled with the four essentials animals need: food, water, shelter, and a place to raise young. A few steps you can take: * A plain, empty grass lawn will usually remain just that: plain and empty. Devoid of the four essentials described above, it will remain devoid of wildlife--except for the odd, random squi

Species Tracker For my own benefit, and hopefully for visitors, here's a list here of which positively ID'ed bird, butterfly, and dragonfly species I've posted photos of in my gallery. You can also find lots of other things in my gallery and scraps, including many drawings, digital art, and other photography subjects. M, F, J, A= male, female, adult, and/or juvenile where their markings differ considerably from one another. E.g., "MF" means that photos of both male and female markings have been posted. P= Photos of multiple adult plumages have been posted, such as breeding and non-breeding plumage. C= Photographed in captivity. I try to

Today is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He lived a mere 35 years, but in that time he composed over 600 works, many of which rank as supreme masterpieces of their genres. Worldwide celebrations mean you can hear plenty of his incredible music today live and on radio, TV, the Internet. *** For my own benefit, and hopefully for visitors, I'm going to keep a list here of which positively ID'ed bird, butterfly, and dragonfly species I've posted pics of in my gallery. Of course, there are lots of other things in my gallery and scraps, including many drawings, digital art, and other photography subjects. M, F, J,