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Collecting Life

One of the repeated messages in this guide is that it takes great care to manage living things.  It is hard enough to maintain a single organism, an entire habitat is a lifetime endeavor.  But another message is the amazing amount you can learn while trying to keep organisms alive and flourishing.  It is a privilege and joy to be a small part of a quail surviving until the next year or a tree growing another foot in height.  Much of life may be out of our control, but it is worth collecting the small moments we can.

Lesley

Behind-the-Scenes

Make your own hummingbird food, it is cheaper than prepared food and lacks unnecessary dyes.

Hummingbirds eat insects too.  This is a way to “manage” the fruit flies that keep appearing on rotting fruit.

Two more serval videos, you can observe similar behaviors to domesticated cats.
If you live by water, and so many humans do, the cultural impact of fish is probably something reflected in a wide range of art and collectibles.

Fish Display

If you live by water, and so many humans do, the cultural impact of fish is probably something reflected in a wide range of art and collectibles.
Before the pandemic (and our new underwater camera), our photos were full of reflections and often out of focus. The best images were taken with the lens close to the water.

Underwater Photos

Before the pandemic (and our new underwater camera), our photos were full of reflections and often out of focus. The best images were taken with the lens close to the water.
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Hurry up and Wait

Mark gets the shot of fish fry and adult trout by waiting long enough for them to habituate (learn to ignore).
The “petting” portion of this zoo is irresistable.

Recommended Books

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An oldie but goodie: the detailed plant entries make this guide worth having in a collection.
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You may never experience trees the same way after reading this book.
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Thumbing through a guide like this one not only tells you which bird you are seeing, it also indicates the birds to look for.

Build a Library

Whether its digital or print, collect resources that assist in exploring, describing, and explaining the natural world.
 

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