Naturalist’s Notebook
Celebrating Appalachia’s magnificent biodiversity
Versatile Vultures
These misunderstood scavengers of the sky play a vital role in our ecosystem.
Meet Appalachia’s Pollinators
Buzzing bees, hummingbirds, butterflies and more help keep Appalachia’s flora in bloom.
Lungless Salamanders, Shrinking Habitat
Appalachia has the greatest biodiversity of salamanders in the world — and a study has shown that climate change could be shrinking their range.
Can We Save the Mighty Hemlock?
As the threat posed by the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid grows, so do efforts to save “the redwood of the East.”
Crossbills, Conifers and Calls
These nomadic birds will travel great distances to extract the seeds of conifer cones with their unique crossing bills.
