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Gulls and the Concrete Sea: Why do Seagulls Love Parking Lots?

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Devon Bowker

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Most know them as seagulls, a name which implies a proclivity for life at sea. Yet this familiar moniker is neither accurate (scientifically speaking), nor seems to fall in line with a universal observation—gulls love parking lots, whatever their distance from the salty sea

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#SundayFishSketch The Penpoint Gunnel

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Devon Bowker

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This Penpoint Gunnel may be made by pen-point, but that’s not the origin of its namesake, rather the fist large spine of the anal fin is grooved and shaped like a fountain pen tip.

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Golden Eagle or Immature Bald Eagle? Here’s How to Tell

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Devon Bowker

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It can be hard to tell. Here are some tips to help you get the right ID.

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TWL Hiking Club: Shi’s Story

Posted on July 4, 2018 by teacherwhohikes

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In an effort to keep telling trail tales and further our hiking club, we are dedicating at least one TWL Hiking Club Tuesday a month to OUR STORIES.

This week, we have a story from TWL Hiking Club member, and dear friend, Shi Weisman.

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#SundayFishSketch Largemouth Bass

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Devon Bowker

If the Largemouth Bass was in school (not the fishy kind, but the human kind), they’d almost certainly be one of the popular kids.

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