Monthly Archives: February 2009


Nature News in Review – Week Ending February 27, 2009

Flora Naturalists in Cambridgeshire say they have been astounded by the large number of ancient trees that have been found preserved in the peat soil of the Fens. Almost 90,000 food crop seed samples have arrived at the “doomsday vault” in the Arctic Circle, as part of its first anniversary celebrations. A Douglas Fir in [...]

Friday Roundup: Feb 27, 2009

Next week there will be many carnivals.  This week, though?  Just two. ====== Diversity in Science #1 -  An auspicious debut for this new carnival at Urban Science Adventures. Friday Ark #232 -  The Modulator does it again.

Mr Linky Compilations for the Nature-Science Set

There are a lot of weekly link compilations powered by a submission program called Mr. Linky. These are sometimes called memes, because many of them began and spread through informal communications on the web before Mr Linky was available. Popular examples among nature bloggers include: My World Tuesday – http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/ Bird Photography Weekly – http://birdfreak.com/category/bird-photography-weekly/ [...]

You’re all our favorite bloggers

A parent once told me that he told each of his children that he or she was his favorite. Similarly, many birders answer “What’s your favorite bird?” with “The one I’m looking at.” And so it is with blogs! My favorite blog is the one I’m reading. Many of you are outstanding scientists in your [...]

Carny Deadlines: Feb 24, 2009

Lots of carnivals coming up… Tangled Bank #125 – to Ghosts of Minnesota by end of the day today Berry Go Round #14 – to Gravity’s Rainbow by the end of the day today Friday Ark #232 – to the Modulator by February 26. Festival of the Trees #33-  to local ecologist by February 27 [...]

Nature Blog Networking: A Field Guide to Bird Blogs of California

Of all the states in this nation, California has the largest state bird list.  The reason for this has as much to do with a long and storied birding history and a host of phenomenal birders as it does with a wide variety of ecosystems leading to a diverse avifauna.  Good birders tend to find [...]

Featured Blog: Nature Remains

This week I’m talking with Nina of Nature Remains. Nina lives in an 1835 farmhouse in rural Ohio, transplanted to the south from the northeast just over fifteen years ago. Although she spends most days indoors at a desk job unrelated to the outdoor world, she also grabs boots and camera each day and spends [...]

Good of the Order – Correcting the Record

Last week in the Good of the Order, I posted the information about a charitable giving program out of the UK named The Big Give. I also indicated that a personal appeal from one of their staffers would be posted here. Well, not to get into the entire susage making process, but after a long [...]

Nature News in Review – Week Ending February 20, 2009

Flora Trees across the tropics are getting bigger and offering help in the fight against climate change. The search is on for a rare fungal microorganism in Chile that may be capable of producing diesel fuel. Fauna Bird thought to be extinct seen, photographed, sold, and eaten. Ridge-top residents of Rossmoor, California tried everything to scare away [...]

Friday Roundup: Feb 20, 2009

Carnivals for the 3rd week in February… I and the Bird #94 – a look at what’s in our backyards at The Birder’s Report Friday Ark #231 – more from the Modulator