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The Emergence of Brood X
Wander with wonder in nature with friends and family whenever possible. It is good for the soul.
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Be Quill My Heart: Another Fish Story
My late father was an avid fisherman who often traveled to Florida to fish in both freshwater and saltwater habitats. One day when I was 13, a box arrived from Florida for him. He opened the box and I saw the strangest thing. It looked just like a yellow balloon with...![Red Eyed Cicada Brood X 2021](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Maryland-Red-Eyed-Cicada-Website-1080x675.jpg)
Red Eyed Cicada Brood X 2021
Here is the BUZZ–To celebrate the emergence of the 17 year red eyed cicada Brood X 2021 I partnered with the Natural History Society of Maryland and provided two images commemorating this nature event in May here in Baltimore. I am donating a portion of my...![The Tale of the Animal Acrobats](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Animal-Acrobats-website-1080x675.jpg)
The Tale of the Animal Acrobats
What is this? A very ornate box turtle with a strong and sturdy shell is shouldering all of the weight of some amazing animal acrobats.