Category Archives: [No taxon]

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New Bug Blogs of note

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

I try to keep my blogroll useful and relevant – by that I mean that each blog I list has, in a sense, “earned its spot” by offering engaging writing and/or quality photographs on subjects that interest me, and if … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Evolution #22

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

In my fifth blog carnival hosting gig, I am honored and priviledged to present Carnival of Evolution #22.  I’ve always considered this to be the most cerebral of the blog carnivals that I follow, and this month’s submissions have once … Continue reading →

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Up the Glacial Staircase

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

During last year’s visit to Lake Tahoe, we attempted to hike Eagle Falls Trail, one of Lake Tahoe’s most scenic and popular trails.  Beginning at the Hwy 89 trailhead above Emerald Bay, this trail climbs a dramatic ‘glacial staircase’ with … Continue reading →

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Lake Tahoe – 2010 Preview

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

How does an entomologist/wannabe botanist-ecologist-geologist-cyclist-nature photographer spend his time on a family vacation? Thursday evening to Saturday late afternoon: – Drive from St. Louis to Lake Tahoe.  In between driving shifts: – Complete manuscript on Cylindera cursitans surveys – Complete … Continue reading →

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March moths, herps, and beetles

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

Nature blog carnival time used to be restricted to the beginning of each month – a mensual fix of inverts, birds, berrys, and trees.  Those stalwarts still greet each new month in rough synchrony, but lately a new crop of upstart nature … Continue reading →

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BitB on NBN

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

I’m sure all of you have by now heard of Nature Blog Network. At more than 1,000 member blogs, it is THE nexus for the nature blog community. Consisting of a toplist that ranks websites based on pageviews (including separate toplists … Continue reading →

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March Carnivalia

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

It’s a new month, and that means a new crop of blog carnival issues. I have my favorites that I follow, and since I’m not hosting anything this month (for once!) I thought I’d give you my take on these … Continue reading →

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Beetle Love

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

It seems like it has been a long time coming, but the Inaugural Issue of An Inordinate Fondness, the monthly blog carnival for the world’s most diverse group of animals (um… beetles), has finally made its debut! I can’t tell … Continue reading →

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