Discover Nature Notes

Wood Ducks have the wow factor in their style, coloring, and moves. Discover what makes them unique, where you can view them, and how to put up a nest box in this Discover Nature Note.

They are known for their superior swimming skills with a submarine-like ability to control their depth underwater and their height while floating above water. Discover more about three grebes you may see in the Show Me State at various times of year.

Red foxes have a particular set of skills. Skills acquired over a very long time that make them an extemely adaptable and successful species. Check them out in this Discover Nature Note.

Squirrels are entertaining to watch. Discover how how they snack, line their nests, and clean their teeth in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Check out how nature wears green and how it's created in animals and plants in this week's Discover Nature Note. Discover places to go for green and how to green up your space.

When you live outdoors, you need a warm coat. Discover how their fur helps mammals survive the winter months in this Discover Nature Note.

Their piercing calls are often dubbed for eagles in the movies. Red-tailed hawks have strong senses as well. Hear their unique sound and learn more in this week's Discover Nature Note.

These diving ducks can bust some moves while flying and fishing. Get in the groove with Common Mergansers in this Discover Nature Note.

Discover the forward motion of wildlife that fly, run, walk, and crawl in this week's Discover Nature Note. Get inspired to get outdoors and make some moves of your own.

When might some birds need a designated flyer? When their food is overripe. Favored fruits can become fermented. For birds and insects consuming rotten fruit or overripe nectar, this temporary impairment can leave them vulnerable to injury and predators. Learn more about this natural phenomena and what you might do if you observe this behavior in this week's Discover Nature Note.