John Muir and the Spirit of Wilderness Writings
John Muir died on Christmas Eve 1914 in his 77th year leaving a manuscript on Auroras beside his bed. Edwin Way Teale praises the exalted spiritual beauty of the aurora in Muir's life work. Hank Robison highlights Muir as a pioneer of National Parks and natural history writing, noting his early concern for wildlife including bears.
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John Muir
Alaska
Edwin Way Teale
Emerson
Hank Robison
Hank
John Muir and Wildness in the Space Age Reflections
The excerpt reflects John Muir’s critique of animal slaughter and habitat loss, arguing humans misuse nature for sport and profit. He contrasts humans with other creatures, urges preservation of wilderness, and imagines humanity sharing a single roofed world under the starry firmament.
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John Muir
Peps
Wrens Build One Nest Type by Inherited Pattern
Cliff Bell notes Wrens are building nests as winter roosts with a built in pattern. He asks if the same nest suits egg laying. The author explains wrens can only build one nest type by inherited habit, regardless of purpose.
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Cliff Bell
Wind makes 40F feel like 16F, weatherman says
The forecast explains that wind chill makes a 40 degree air feel as cold as about 16 degrees. The explanation emphasizes how wind increases perceived cold and the impact on outdoor conditions.
Ring tailed creature sighting near Cypress Creek Lane
A daytime report describes a ring tailed animal crossing Cypress Creek Lane near Ren Dee's Den. The observer notes its bright colors and large eyes, comparing behavior to nocturnal raccoons.
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Ren Dee
Cypress Creek Lane
Invasion of Cedar Waxwings at Eagle Rock Home
In March this year thousands of Cedar Waxwings swarmed the Paul Torrey home in Eagle Rock decimating Pyracantha berries. The owner notes they were lucky to have any berries left after the birds cleaned them off. a prior similar experience was also described as fantastic.
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Paul Torrey
Eagle Rock
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