Rather than reinvent the wheel describing wildlife and native plants we thought it best to send you to these expert sites.   However, should you have a question you’d like us to answer regarding a specific species found in Jim’s photos or other natural history questions  you are welcome to email us at jmundyphotography@yahoo.com.  Between Jim and his wife Carol, who teaches wildlife classes for University of Cincinnati and is a Naturalist for a large county park system, one of them will be likely to help you.

If you are interested in what's happening with birds and biodiversity in Ohio and elsewhere, Jim McCormac's blog gives you up to date information about what going on across the state of Ohio and beyond.  He is the current President of Ohio Ornithological Society and an incredible botanist.   Jim shares natural history tidbits and his unique sense of humor through his blog.

Go to http://jimmccormac.blogspot.com/

To learn more about the natural history of birds, including habitat, behavior and sound we suggest you visit the site for the Cornell University’s Laboratory of Ornithology.   For Cornell University’s Laboratory of Ornithology

Go to www.birds.cornell.edu

Or their shared site with the Audubon Society called BIRDSOURCE

Go to www.birdsource.org

Within many states, the Department of Natural Resources or Department of Conservation is an excellent source for natural history regarding wildlife and habitats in your state.  Considering visiting your state’s Department of Forestry, and Division of Natural Areas and Preserves website.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources – Including the Division of Wildlife, Department of Natural Areas and Preserves and the Department of Forestry

Go to www.ohiodnr.com

 For Information regarding North American Native Plants:

The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Resources

Conservation Service PLANTS Database

Go to http://plants.usda.gov/

North American Native Plant Society

Go to www.nanps.org

Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes

Go to www.for-wild.org

For information regarding backyard habitats

The National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Habitat program

Go to  www.nwf.org/backyard/

The Ohio Prairie Nursery

Go to  www.ohioprairienursery.com

For  a wonderful book on the Butterflies and their life cycle with amazing color images which will be enjoyed by adults and children alike go to http://www.butterflynature.com/index.html