Bullfrogs are the victims of ecological chaos
Visit a farm pond ringed with dense vegetation this month, and you're sure to hear two distinctive sounds. A booming "Jug-o'-rummm!" signals the presence...
Making feeders selective without unwanted visitors
If you’re bothered by pigeons, crows, or starlings at your feeders, I have three solutions.
Meet the thrushes: Their singing is impressive
The sight of four fledgling American robins on the lawn reminded me that robins are thrushes, a family of birds that has a handful...
Tired of snow? Think spring and start building a birdhouse
I know it seems like this winter will never end, but days are getting longer, and just a few days ago, I finally saw...
Cape May in spring is ideal birding time
Spring vacations to Cape May offer many opportunities for bird watchers.
Scott Shalaway: Looking back to 9/11; nature is the place to be
Ten years ago, in the aftermath of 9/11, I wrote about nature's September highlights. I touched on fall colors, shorter days, cooler nights, and the migration of birds and monarch butterflies
Great bird counting tradition continues
The Great Backyard Bird Count celebrates its 20th anniversary next weekend, Feb. 17-20.
More nature books for the holidays
Looking for a great holiday gift for an outdoorsman? Check out part two of Scott Shalaway's annual list of books for outdoor lovers.
To truly appreciate nature, one must experience it
To truly enjoy and appreciate nature, we must experience it. It recharges the soul, and it actually made me feel better physically.
Keep ground-feeding sparrows around
Ground feeders are nice to have around because they clean up the seeds other birds kick to the ground.
