Most Hoosiers are probably not familiar with Arthur Mapes' writings. Many of his poems are of Indiana, nature, and home. His family has generously made his poems available at arthurmapes.wordpress.com.
Arthur Franklin Mapes
Birding 101: Bird-Friendly Fall Prep for Every Backyard
Contrary to common misconception, not all the birds go away in the winter. And many of their food sources do not either. Qe can prepare our patches to support their coldest season—starting right now.
The Cranes Gathering at Jasper-Pulaski FWA
The sound of crane migration returns to Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area this fall. On Nov. 22, choose the morning field trip, the afternoon open house, or both for a full day immersed in one of Indiana's great wildlife spectacles.
Ducks, Gulls, and Jaegers: A Two-Day Snapshot from Miller Beach
We had two different flavors of lakewatch last week, and both mattered. Oct. 22 brought the classic, active duck-and-gull morning that makes this coast famous. Oct. 23 was quieter on the open water, but it still concentrated a lot of birds close to shore. Together those two days show...
Record $24,600 in 2025 Grants Awarded, Brooks Honoree Named
Image: Virginia Rail, a State Endangered species in Indiana. A 2025 grant to Friends of Lye Creek Prairie Burn will support trail camera monitoring of wetland birds at this site. Photo by Shari McCollough. Indiana Audubon has announced the largest investment in its Mumford and Keller Grants and Scholarships...
Why I’m Done Buying Field Guides
The field guide, in its printed form, is entering its twilight. That’s not a loss. It’s a transformation.
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