With shorter days, long winter hikes may require traveling in the dark. Phone batteries die quickly when cold. Pack a headlamp or flashlight & extra batteries on every hike. More on winter hiking essentials: on.ny.gov/2RVMDlS 🔦➕🥾= 🙂 #HikeSmartNY

The charm of #fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.

Curious how the Evening Grosbeak got its name? Kenn Kaufman shares how the striking finch got its misleading moniker in this month’s Ask Kenn. audubon.org/news/how-eveni…

The pandemic lockdowns have sparked for many a newfound love of birds and nature. Long-time birders now have an opportunity to encourage and mentor newcomers, and build support for #bird #conservation. Learn more on the #BirdCallsBlog: l8r.it/S22N

Utah Monolith Mysteriously Disappears From Desert - The New York Times #ufo #aliens #art #TwilightZone nytimes.com/2020/11/28/us/…

Fly-fishing For Beginners - Equipment, #Flytying, Casting, #FlyfishingTips, Tour Of #FlyFishing Destinations bit.ly/proflyfishing

Show This Video To Your Family (Ultimate 2020 Fly Fishing Gift Guide) - youtu.be/3ycnUsfuwrQ

James Green and the Secrets of Fly Casting dlvr.it/Rmf0g5

"If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it.... Joy is not made to be a crumb." -- Mary Oliver

Looking forward to this special ipbes #invasive #species meeting as it is completely virtual. A real challenge for such a global initiative. I will certainly miss the many and important coffee-break discussions.

Changing it up for a couple of days.

The act of protecting nature is often very personal. And very local. People in these 9 communities are what conservation leadership looks like and what inspire us to do more. nature.ly/37oT74e

"Recent Major Coal Retirements Mean Better Health, Cleaner Air, Safer Climate" - the latest from Mary Anne Hitt. ow.ly/6boj50CqrRO "A total of 26,082 megawatts of coal power have proposed to retire so far in 2020 - the largest one-year total in US history." #BeyondCoal

Having grown up in the Philippines, for Justine Villanueva, birdwatching with intention felt like coming home. From Audubon California, read more on her journey to belonging in the diaspora by reconnecting with birds. bit.ly/2GzpsM3

Sustainability goals are no longer a “nice to have” feature of food industry operations—they are crucial to long-term survival. We asked companies and consumers how they are prioritizing the planet—4 findings here: nature.ly/2Vclsou #GrowPositive

New coronavirus cases leaped in New York in the week ending Saturday, rising 27.3% as 43,615 cases were reported. The... democratandchronicle.com/story/news/202…

Violating the rights of Indigenous Peoples should be enough reason to not drill in the Arctic Refuge. The Trump administration doesn’t get it. Will you send a letter to help them get the message? Visit sc.org/arcticletters to get started #ProtectTheArctic #StandWithTheGwichin

Microhabitats -- like a steep slope, a deep snowdrift or a pool of water—may be the key to helping species adapt to climate change. A look at new science that could help protect wildlife. nature.ly/39qC3gM

Lost Syracuse hiker rescued after several cold nights in Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness trib.al/5cjwU8b

You’ve never seen New York like this: Upstate’s historic forts (video) trib.al/HlzOPm3