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Hooded Mergansers (male) © Nathan Goshgarian

Take 5: Hooded Mergansers

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Ryan D.

Thinking about taking a radical step with your next hairstyle? You could take a cue from the Hooded Merganser, a common but striking duck with an over-the-top (pun intended), fan-shaped, collapsible crest atop their heads. Adult males have bold black-and-white crests while females sport a cinnamon-colored version of the ‘do. Either coloring would certainly set […]

Snowy Park Bench © Priya Ramachanriya Surendranath

Take 5: Falling Snow

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Ryan D.

There’s something a bit magical about falling snow. Sounds become muted and soft, many winter birds and other wildlife seek shelter to conserve energy, and a gentle hush falls over the natural world. Here are five photos that capture the soft quietude of a winter snowfall, taken from our annual Picture This: Your Great Outdoors […]