In Spotlight: Conversations on Conservation: Part II
It is that time of year again when we invite our young readers in the Spotlight to showcase their vision on conservation. Their thoughts, optimism and wonder in their pieces are refreshing and inspiring. The topics and mediums used by our budding conservationist to highlight their ideas are varied, as are their experiences. Some have drawn our attention to our backyard furry and feathery friends while others have shed light on sustainability of our natural resources and threats facing wildlife. The artwork, poetry, stories, essays and photographs are all impressive. I hope you enjoy the unique perspective on nature through their eyes as they take us on an engaging nature tour.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them for sharing their thoughts and talent and for raising awareness on the important issue of wildlife conservation! Bravo!
If you have a comment or a question for a contributing artist, poet, writer or photographer please send those to me using the comment box in the Contact page and I will forward it to them.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them for sharing their thoughts and talent and for raising awareness on the important issue of wildlife conservation! Bravo!
If you have a comment or a question for a contributing artist, poet, writer or photographer please send those to me using the comment box in the Contact page and I will forward it to them.
" A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Mahatma Gandhi
ART
Dolphin Fish Tarpon Fish Sailfish
Artist: Alexander H Artist: Alexander H Artist: Alexander H
Age: 16 Age: 16 Age: 16
Atlanta, Ga, USA Atlanta, Ga, USA Atlanta, Ga, USA
Artist: Alexander H Artist: Alexander H Artist: Alexander H
Age: 16 Age: 16 Age: 16
Atlanta, Ga, USA Atlanta, Ga, USA Atlanta, Ga, USA
Penguin 'No Pollution Boat' "Birdie"
Artist: Tanya S Artist: Emily H Artist: Rania Z
Age: 12 Age: 9 Age: 11
Hyderabad, India Atlanta, GA USA San Francisco, CA USA
Artist: Tanya S Artist: Emily H Artist: Rania Z
Age: 12 Age: 9 Age: 11
Hyderabad, India Atlanta, GA USA San Francisco, CA USA
POETRY
Humming Bird
By: Rania Z
Age: 11
San Francisco, CA USA
Whirling and zooming in the great blue sky,
These fast-fluttering birds are born lean and spry,
They are like speckled jewels flying this way and that,
The buzz of their wings is like classroom chit-chat,
they are here for a second and then they are gone,
And bright colored flowers are what they feed upon. Read more...
By: Rania Z
Age: 11
San Francisco, CA USA
Whirling and zooming in the great blue sky,
These fast-fluttering birds are born lean and spry,
They are like speckled jewels flying this way and that,
The buzz of their wings is like classroom chit-chat,
they are here for a second and then they are gone,
And bright colored flowers are what they feed upon. Read more...
An Element of Nature: American Goldfinch
Meghana Y
Age: 13
New Jersey, USA
He sings in the trees,
With lively notes as light as his wings
To the other birds and the people he brings
Happiness and delight Read more...
Pura Vida
(Pure Life)
Meghana Y
Age: 13
New Jersey, USA
I squeeze my feet into the synthetic fins.
I see the world through thick goggles strapped tightly to my face.
I bite tight on the snorkel.
The sea splashes gently against the side of the boat.
Hurling itself forward and receding back Read more...
SHORT ESSAYS AND STORIES
Daintree Rainforest
By: Arjun G
Age: 8
Sydney, Australia
By: Arjun G
Age: 8
Sydney, Australia
Today I am going to tell you about the highest trees, longest grass and some of Mother Nature’s biggest resources. Daintree rainforest is located on the North East cost of Queensland Australia. It is a big green mass of Mother Nature. It is made up of tropical trees, plants, animals, rivers and ecosystems. Daintree rainforest is visited by tourists, adventures, and bush explorers. Read more...
A Caged Bird
By: Nandana A
Age: 10
Atlanta, GA USA
By: Nandana A
Age: 10
Atlanta, GA USA
.…“The caged bird sings
With a fearful trill
Of things unknown
But longed for still
And his tune is heard
On the distant hill
For the caged bird
Sings of freedom.”…
- Maya Angelou
These lines never fail to bring tears to my eyes. Birds are a spectacular sight to see when they are soaring through the skies. Birds love to fly in the open skies - why take that freedom away from them? A few years ago, my grandmother bought me a pair of colorful birds in a cage. The minute I saw them, I was in love! They were the perfect pets in my eyes. Read more...
With a fearful trill
Of things unknown
But longed for still
And his tune is heard
On the distant hill
For the caged bird
Sings of freedom.”…
- Maya Angelou
These lines never fail to bring tears to my eyes. Birds are a spectacular sight to see when they are soaring through the skies. Birds love to fly in the open skies - why take that freedom away from them? A few years ago, my grandmother bought me a pair of colorful birds in a cage. The minute I saw them, I was in love! They were the perfect pets in my eyes. Read more...
Antiguan Racer
By: Tanya S
Age: 11
Hyderabad, India
By: Tanya S
Age: 11
Hyderabad, India
The Antiguan Racer is a harmless, non-venomous snake that was recently discovered on Great Bird Island in Antigua. It is also one of the most endangered species of snakes in the world. The females are silvery grey with brown blotches or stripes while the males are dark brown with creamy blotches. The main meal to an adult racer is anole lizards and a few of its predators are rats and mongooses. Read more...
The Antiguan Racer is a harmless, non-venomous snake that was recently discovered on Great Bird Island in Antigua. It is also one of the most endangered species of snakes in the world. The females are silvery grey with brown blotches or stripes while the males are dark brown with creamy blotches. The main meal to an adult racer is anole lizards and a few of its predators are rats and mongooses. Read more...
The Giant Panda
By: Sara K
Age: 13
Atlanta, GA USA
By: Sara K
Age: 13
Atlanta, GA USA
Panda Bears are incredible animals. Pandas are native to south central China. Giant Pandas are identified by their black spotty eyes, and white fur coloring. Their fur is thick, and keeps them warm in cold, wet climate. Unlike other bears, Pandas do not roar. Instead they are gentle, sweet bears. Pandas mainly eat Bamboo, and on a normal day they eat about an average of 26 to 84 pounds of Bamboo daily. Read more...
PHOTOGRAPHS
Coral in San Blas, Panama Coral in San Blas, Panama Coral in San Blas, Panama
Photo credit: Sam F Photo credit: Sam F Photo credit: Sam F
Age: 14 Age: 14 Age: 14
Atlanta, GA USA Atlanta, GA USA Atlanta, GA USA
Photo credit: Sam F Photo credit: Sam F Photo credit: Sam F
Age: 14 Age: 14 Age: 14
Atlanta, GA USA Atlanta, GA USA Atlanta, GA USA
Butterfly on cone flower "I love my frogs" 'Wild grasses of Montana'
Photo credit: Emily H Photo credit: Emily H Photo credit: Emily H
Age: 9 Age: 9 Age: 9
Atlanta, GA USA Atlanta, GA USA Atlanta, GA USA
Photo credit: Emily H Photo credit: Emily H Photo credit: Emily H
Age: 9 Age: 9 Age: 9
Atlanta, GA USA Atlanta, GA USA Atlanta, GA USA
Arraial D'Ajuda, Bahia, Brazil Costa Rica Costa Rica
Photo credit: Sam F Photo credit: Meghana Y Photo credit: Meghana Y
Age: 14 Age: 13 Age: 13
Atlanta, GA USA New Jersey, USA New Jersey, USA
Photo credit: Sam F Photo credit: Meghana Y Photo credit: Meghana Y
Age: 14 Age: 13 Age: 13
Atlanta, GA USA New Jersey, USA New Jersey, USA