The fox is definitely an intriguing predator
Last week I described the wary nature of the wily coyote. I hear coyotes often, but very seldom see them.
The same can be said...
It truly is ‘survival of the fittest’ when it comes to coyotes
It truly is ‘survival of the fittest’ when it comes to coyote populations. A few nights ago at 9 p.m., the thermometer on the...
How chimney swifts’ diet affects population size
In April, chimney swifts will return, but every year there seems to be fewer. One reason chimney swift numbers are down is we cap...
January has produced a winter wonderland
Over the last two weeks, we have had 13 inches of snow, and winter has just begun. I consider this good news. I love...
Grand Vue Park’s white deer attract attention
Earlier this year two white fawns stole the show at Grand Vue Park (www.grandvuepark.com) near Moundsville, W.Va. They were hard to miss, and soon...
Memories of a Christmas Eve walk in the woods
Everyone has special Christmas memories. This is one of mine. It first appeared in 2008.It was the night before Christmas about 20 years ago....
Hummingbirds in December? It’s no joke
A week ago, Vonda Poole of New Wilmington, Pa. emailed me and worried about "a female hummingbird that has not gone south for the...
Yes, even sparrows are fun birds to watch in winter
The diversity of backyard birds fuels their appeal. Cardinals and blue jays are spectacularly beautiful. Chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches sparkle with personality.Woodpeckers entertain. But...
Christmas Bird Count and Project FeederWatch
Cold winter weather means it's time for two important citizen science projects -- the annual Christmas Bird Count and Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project...
‘A book is a gift you can open again and again’
Books always make great holiday gifts, especially for those who have everything. Here are a few recent titles that I recommend.
