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My Hummingbird Summer

By Julie Zickefoose

Published April 4, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

After spending a few weeks intensively caring for four orphaned hummingbirds last summer, a wildlife rehabilitator is surprised to find that the birds have bonded to her, even after they are set free.

Julie Zickefoose

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A Morel Quandary? Where To Find Them

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Across the northern tier of the US, mushroom hunting--particularly for the prized morel mushroom--is coming into full swing. Commentator Julie Zickefoose revels in the mushrooms that populate her woodland and sizzle on the stovetop.
Obeying the Planting Bird's Orders

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Commentator Julie Zickefoose is a rural birdwatcher. One of the signature sounds of spring's arrival is the song of the brown thrasher. If you listen closely, the bird seems to be sending out orders. Julie Zickefoose listens and obeys.
An Eco-Tour for the Bird: Hiking in Guatemala

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Commentator Julie Zickefoose describes a trek to Guatemala where her only goal was to catch a glimpse of a rare bird, the horned guan.