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Steve Schwartz
Steve first came to Flagstaff in the late 1970s to study at Northern Arizona University, where he obtained a master’s degree in biology, and he feels fortunate to have been able to call Flagstaff home for over thirty years. Recently retired after a long career in healthcare administration, his retirement allows him to spend large amounts of time exploring the rich diversity of the Colorado Plateau. Steve considers himself a lifelong learner and he can often be found exploring with his two dogs, Quinn and Rosie, indulging his passions for biology and the natural world.
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Unlike their nearest relatives, zone-tailed hawks display slightly V-shaped wing postures and rock from side to side when soaring. That’s the same way turkey vultures soar.
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No bird species is more closely associated with the ponderosa pine than the pygmy nuthatch. These tiny, highly social birds are year-round residents with white breasts and grey heads and wings.
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Forest managers are researching fungi as a surprising new tool to aid restoration projects that ease the risk of wildfire.