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Melting of a crucial ice shelf could mean massive sea level rise from the “doomsday glacier,” and the ice that rests behind it.

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We tested some of the newest at-home COVID-19 tests. Here’s how they stack up against testing done at a doctor’s office.

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Thanks to WSB readers, we have enough bird photos for another “gameday gallery” – postgame, this time. First – two flashes of color – above, a Downy Woodpecker photographed by Michelle Green Arnson; below, an Anna’s Hummingbird, by Jerry Simmons:

Robin Sinner photographed this Bushtit:

Trileigh Tucker’s photo shows Peregrine Falcons in Lincoln Park:

Dana Brown spotted a leucistic Crow along Beach Drive:

And we have three shorebirds – a Common Loon, from Rick Rasmussen:

Sharon Wada zoomed in on a Cormorant, dining:

And Matthew Olson photographed this Black Turnstone at Alki:

Thanks again to everyone who sent photos! And we’ll also remind you, there’s still time to sign up to participate in the Seattle Audubon Christmas Bird Count December 19th – even if you’re a casual bird-watcher and can only tally who shows up in your yard/at your feeder – can sign up here.

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Born as the CES concept design “Project Hazel,” the Razer Zephyr was too good an idea not to bring to life. Click now to learn more.

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Safari just keeps getting better. See how many of these power user tips make a difference to your productivity in Apple’s web browser.

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We are counting down our most popular posts of 2021. Coming in hot at number 3 is this amazing photo from Canyonlands National Park in Utah. Mother Nature showing her power with this dramatic lightning storm over the Needles District of the park.

Photo from last summer courtesy of Claudia Castillo.

Happy first day of winter! 

Across the country America’s public lands are being transformed into winter wonderlands. The days may be colder and shorter, but they are still full of adventure. We hope you find time to explore!

Photo of Yosemite National Park by Jason Hoffmann (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: A tall waterfall cascades off a steep cliff. The tall stone cliff is surrounded by misty fog and snow.

Rudolph the red-nosed nuthatch

Break out your binocs and booties, tis the season for “Christmas bird counts.” One of the world’s oldest and longest-running citizen science efforts, this annual bird count has been in effect since 1900. https://medium.com/usfws/tis-the-season-for-the-christmas-bird-count-9d9333980b61 

Photo by Patrick Myers, NPS. Photo description: A small grey and white bird holds a red berry in its beak.

If you visit the @usfws Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Utah, look out for the birds. They can be very…gull-able. 

This refuge in Utah is an oasis for water birds and wildlife. The refuge protects the marshes found at the mouth of the Bear River – the largest freshwater component of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem – and provides critical habitat for over 250 species of migratory birds that move through the area annually by the millions to rest and feed.

Photo of two gulls reflecting in the sunset, by Brian Clopp (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: A group of birds feed in the shallow waters of a marsh. The reflection of the birds and mountains reflect on the surface of the water.

Fall transitions to winter at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado. Passing clouds dust the mountains and dunes with snow and cast dramatic shadows over the tallest dunes in North America.

Photo by Patrick Myer, NPS. Photo description: Fall colored trees sit directly in front of large sand dunes covered in snow.

Land of the midnight…moon?

In the winter, the sun stays below the horizon for a large part of the day at Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. During these short December days, the refuge only sees slightly more than 2 hours of sunlight with longer periods of twilight.

The rich wetlands of the Yukon Flats provide some of the most productive waterfowl breeding areas in North America. It is estimated that 1.5 million ducks breed here annually.

The animals that remain here year-round — moose, wolves and wolverines — depend on their thick coats and honed skills to survive the cold and darkness.  

Photo by Lisa Hupp, @usfws. Photo description: A twilight colored sky hangs above a snowy forest below. The moon in the sky is just over half full.

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You booked the tickets. You packed your bags. You head out to your destination to take those epic Arches National Park photos only to find yourself in the middle of a blizzard. 🙁  

If you are doing some holiday traveling to any public lands sites, “Know Before You Go.” Don’t get caught out in the cold and have a plan for your public lands adventure.

#TeamPublicLands Tip: Check agency or park websites prior to arrival. Stop by a contact station before you set out to learn about fees, pick up permits, and most importantly check that weather forecast.

Photo of Arches National Park blizzard by Jelieta Walinski (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: A snow storm covers the desert in darkness and the area in thick blankets of snow.

The holidays can be hectic and stressful. Remember to channel your inner Olympic National Park tree and hang in there.

Being outside in nature can help defuse stress levels. Find your happy place in the outdoors or on public lands near you.

Photo by Michelle Wiese (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: A tree stretches between the cliffs along the coast of the ocean. The roots of the trees are exposed and hang below the stretched-out tree.

It’s happy dance season at Cosumnes River Preserve in California. Whenever the sandhills fly in for the winter, everyone puts on their dancing shoes.  

Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the preserve is a critical stop on the Pacific Flyway for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Over 250 species of birds have been sighted on or near the preserve, including sandhill cranes.  

Gray-colored birds with red caps, sandhill cranes stand up to 5 feet tall and have a wingspan of 6-7 feet. They fly in for winter to fatten up and perform acrobatic mating dances. It’s an amazing sight to behold.

Video by Bob Wick, BLM. Video description: A group of sandhill crane birds stand in a marsh. Two of the cranes jump up and down as they perform a dance.

Look to the ⭐️s tonight!

The annual Geminids meteor shower will be at its peak. The sky won’t be as dark this year with the moon at 80% full, but the show must go on and the Geminids will still provide a spectacular performance.

Pic of @joshuatreenps by Lian Law. Photo description: Tall Joshua trees sit beneath a dark night sky filled with stars.

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Managing a busy schedule can be difficult, but you may be able to find some help with Google Calendar’s Time Insights feature. Here’s how it works.

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