In this episode I discuss a project I started when the COVID-19 shelter-in-place began. In order to stay in-touch with nature, I decided I'd be more deliberate with investigating my own yard. The timing was perfect - Allen's and Rufous Hummingbirds were migrating through.

This simple decision to spend more backyard time quickly grew into a new Facebook group, and then a much bigger goal to photograph 365 species in 365 days.

I'm only 125 days into this, and now close to 180 photographed species. Along the way, I've learned a lot about my local ecology. I've also been able to connect to a number of new friends and experts through these Facebook groups and iNaturalist.

There have been so many lessons - large and small that I share in this episode, and I hope that it inspires you to start a simple nature observation practice, improve your backyard habitat, and just enjoy the nature available to you nearby. You never know where it may lead!

Full show notes with photos(!) are on podcast.naturesarchive.com

Music Credits:
Opening: Fearless First by Kevin MacLoed
Closing: Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLoed
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