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ARTICLES BY DON BARTLING

Myrtle Falls Trail: A short hike with a spectacular view

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Common mullein: An amazing, versatile plant

As I was taking a walk earlier this summer, I noticed along the bank of the Kootenai River some green, soft-looking plants which appeared to be the lambs-ear plant, with which many of us are familiar.
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Dog days of summer are upon us

According to Wikipedia “The dog days or dog days of summer (July 22, 2020-Aug. 22, 2020) are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, …
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Eastern kingbird: An expert at catching flying insects

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Fawns: Cute, but not totally innocent!

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Glacier lilies: A natural wonder of wildflowers

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The common loon: An uncommon splendor!

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Outdoor recreation and high mountain lakes

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Bullock’s Oriole: A fascinating, colorful bird!

Bullock’s Orioles guard their nest and may mob squirrels, crows, jays, and other predators. Females tend to sing near the nest site, while males often sing elsewhere.
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Black bears are busy looking for food

“Black bears (Ursus americanus) are found throughout both the foothills and forests of Idaho. Between 20,000 and 30,000 black bears roam these wild lands. These bears share space with a human population that is expected to grow by more than 15 percent during the next 10 years. This means that …
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Robin eggs: As blue as the sky!

Robins lay three to five beautiful blue eggs and generally raise two broods of babies each summer. Robins often stay in the same area all year.
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Osprey: The fisherman with wings!

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) are in a family all their own. It is the only raptor that plunges into water feet first to catch fish.
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Bald eagle triplets: A rare event in nature

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Columbian ground squirrels emerge from hibernation

“If we had a keen vision of all that is ordinary in human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow or the squirrel’s heart beat, and we should die of that roar which is the other side of silence.”
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Tree buds spring into leaves

“Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May.”
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