Field Journal
One species a day. Birds, plants, insects, animals, and fish you might meet on your next walk, written so a kid can repeat it at dinner.
Insects2 min readCommon Eastern Bumble Bee, the fuzzy yellow-and-black backyard pollinator
Big, slow, fuzzy bee with black and yellow stripes. The most common bumble bee in eastern North American backyards.
Plants2 min readWild Lupine, the blue spike that lights up May roadsides
Tall purple-blue flower spires in sandy soil along trails and roadsides. An easy May card for the family field guide.
Animals1 min readEastern Chipmunk, the cheek-pouched sprinter of every backyard
Tiny, striped, and almost too quick to photograph. The eastern chipmunk is the easiest mammal card to add this weekend.
Birds1 min readAmerican Robin — The Backyard Bird You'll Spot First
An orange-breasted thrush you'll meet on most morning walks. The perfect first card in your family's field guide.