I sometimes teach an introductory course on birds and birdwatching I call “Birding 101.” I know some readers may already be active...

Feathers are one of the most remarkable structural engineering feats of nature. They are extremely light weight, while incredibly strong...

Mountain environments, including here in the San Bernardino Mountains, are often regarded as harsh and unforgiving. It takes a certain...

I recently had the good fortune to become acquainted with a remarkable young man by the name of Ezra Murray. Ezra is 16 years old and...