An Ode to the Turkey Vulture
By Bob Loy St. Patrick’s Day in Los Alamos County is cause for more than one reason to celebrate. Aside […]
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Nature News
There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
The 20 Most Common Birds of Los Alamos County
Article and Photos by Bob Walker Los Alamos is a wonderful place to see a large variety of bird species.
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The Science of Slowing Down Outside
By Sue Watts The Gentle Walkers were perched on rocks and logs in a grove of trees. The shade and
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Give Yourself a Daily Gift of Nature
Step Outside and Take One Minute To: Feel the air Inhale to notice a new scent Listen to a new
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Featured Naturalist: Natali Steinberg
Meet this season’s Featured Naturalist Natali Steinberg. Throughout her life, Natali has enjoyed camping, hiking, gardening, and farming. Since moving
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Studying Monarch Butterflies in Los Alamos
By Jenna Stanek Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have declined by an estimated 80% over the past 20 years, primarily
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Bird of the Month: The Turkey Vulture
By Bob Walker As the end of summer approaches, our Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) will soon start to head south
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Jemez Mountain Herbarium Reaches Milestone
By Chick Keller In 2005 I was given several boxes of professionally mounted and labeled plants that were collected
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Bird of the Week – The Ash-throated Flycatcher
By Bob Walker When spring and summer arrive in Los Alamos County, we see a yearly influx of several species
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