Jul 12, 2016
A Boy and His Toadlets
When it comes to nature, there is nothing that pleases my son more than small creatures. One of my earliest photos of Luca shows him as a...
Jun 24, 2016
A Glimpse of Grey
Black rhinos differ greatly in temperament; some are relatively placid, while others are highly strung and liable to charge at the sound...
Jun 17, 2016
Little Otter Meets Giant Otter
Have you ever wondered how one otter species would react if it met another? I did, and for a long time. Peru is fortunate to count no...
Jun 12, 2016
Nature and Photography: Uneasy Partners
Recently, a good friend of mine posted a link on Facebook to an article entitled A Sad Tale of Photographing in Yellowstone, by...
Jun 1, 2016
Communication
The torrential rain that delayed our departure from camp at last dwindles to a fine mist. Half an hour later, a watery sun glints on...
May 22, 2016
Giants of the Madre de Dios
I thought I’d share with you (a slightly adapted) part of the introduction to a book I co-wrote with my husband, Frank Hajek, in 2006....
Apr 10, 2016
Kinyonga, the Ground-Lion
Last week's guest blog brought back bittersweet memories. Over the years, my family has had many memorable pets, from tiny toads to timid...
Apr 3, 2016
Chameleon
This week I’ve got something extra fun for you, dear readers. I moderate a group called The Story of Nature on the writer site...
