In September, I returned to Portal bringing with me the newest Ernest lab member, Erica Christensen. It was a bit cooler than usual for mid-September, but overall, a great time of year to be in the de… more →
The Portal Projectwrote 2 months ago: The kangaroo rat, a type of a rat, never drinks water! Believe it or not! Parth … more →
wrote 3 months ago: In the California Mojave Desert, it has come to the attention of environmentalists that there is a s … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Previously I wrote about the importance of water in maintaining life. That brought up another questi … more →
wrote 7 months ago: Today was an exciting day. I did not wake up to dog pee on the floor, for starters. I did, however, … more →
wrote 7 months ago: We stayed a night in Joshua Tree National Park which is always lovely. Our camp-space was nestled in … more →
wrote 8 months ago: Press release from the Center for Biological Diversity Conservation Deal Protects Corridor Between T … more →
wrote 9 months ago: I first visited Wonderstone Mountain (or Rainbow Mountain as it is sometimes called) 40 years ago wh … more →
wrote 1 year ago: One of the things I have been looking forward to the most about our trip has been our day in Death V … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Roadrunner, Scorpion, Diamondback, Kangaroo Rat, Ornate Box Turtle, and Northern Mockingbird by Juli … more →
wrote 1 year ago: His entrance was surprising and swift – and not entirely welcome by a couple of the potential partic … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Well, thanks to Pam, Swing Vote: Nevada is a success! Not only is Pam awesome, all of you who shared … more →
wrote 1 year ago: After trapping rodents August 26-28, it looks like the desert pocketmouse (Chaetodipus penicillatus, … more →
wrote 1 year ago: In September 2009, a remote camera was set up near a seed tray put out by Kate Thibault and undergr … more →
wrote 1 year ago: “If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a bit di … more →
wrote 1 year ago: They used their money to buy a top-floor office, a suit, and an evil laughter gesture to celebrate t … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Sprague's Pipit (Wildearth Guardians) The latest ecosystem status and trends report for Canada, … more →
wrote 2 years ago: PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will continue to protect the imperiled … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Here is the belated spring update on Portal rodents. March, April and May were all months full of fl … more →
wrote 2 years ago: In addition to the monocycle and whale avatar I’m already selling, I have a third new item out … more →