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AUGUSTnwf.org Join the National Wildlife Federation on Facebook & Twitter WILDLIFE GLOBAL WARMING GET OUTSIDE NEWS & MAGAZINES HOW TO HELP Get Outside

Find locations and informa- tion about local nature activities, upcoming events, regional parks, wildlife

VICTIMS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER How is the BP oil spill affecting a year-round population of endangered sperm whales and other wildlife that live in the Gulf of Mexico? Follow the latest developments, all of NWF’s activities in the region and read how you can help at www.nwf.org/oilspill.

PHOTOZONE

Veteran professional nature photographer Rob Sheppard offers tips on how to take great close-up pho- tos of flowers and other natural won- ders without using a pricey macro lens. See www.nwf. org/photozone.

GARDENING

Wildlife gardeners from across the country share their photos and descriptions of the prized native plants they cultivate in their habitats to attract polli- nators. Visit www.nwf. org/gardening.

| 8 | NATIONAL WILDLIFE BIRDS & BIRDING

Which 10 species do U.S. birders most want to see in the wild? Our informal survey revealed that the Atlantic puf- fin tops some bird-watchers’ lists. Read about the other species at www.nwf.org/birds.

refuges and other outdoor facilities near your home, as well as details about NWF’s Be Out There™ cam- paign. Just type in your city and state or zip code at www.nwf.org/naturefind.

Adoption Center

You can help NWF in its efforts to protect endangered sea turtles and many other animals. Choose from more than 50 species to adopt at www.nwf.org/adoption.

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some practical tips on how you can attract wildlife to your garden. Sign up at www.nwf.org/enews.

CLOCKWISE FROMTOP LEFT: WANDA S. CAREY,MARY L. BOVIN,WANDA S. CAREY, HERB HOUGHTON, BUD HENSLEY, ROB SHEPPARD