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Lying on his side on a dark summer night earlier this year, Sir David Attenborough is watching a hedgehog snuffling around an urban garden. "I think they're lovely things," he says softly, with a ...

The Celestron Nature DX ED 10x42 is the perfect blend of affordability and excellent optics for the price. The ED glass is fantastic for birdwatching, and it’s ideal for taking on hikes and camping ...

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HOUGHTON, MI – Squirrels rustling in the underbrush, birds chirping softly, wind gently shifting the leaves. These sounds are enhanced at a new spot for quiet contemplation along forested trails in ...

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