Saturday, April 20, 2024

Steer clear of baby wildlife. The temptation to rescue an abandoned baby can be overwhelming, but it's illegal and not in the best interest of wildlife.

Scott Shalaways shares his summer reading list for bird lovers of all ages.
osprey

Spring vacations to Cape May offer many opportunities for bird watchers.

Male ruby-throats usually return about a week before females. If you haven't yet hung a nectar feeder, do it today.

As spring migrants return slowly in early spring, maybe two or three species per week, it's a great time to learn new bird songs.
morel mushrooms

With the arrival of spring, ramp and morel hunting is in full swing.

Weasels’ claim to fame as killing machines hardly endear them to many nature watchers, but without them, we might live in a world overrun by rodents.
rabbits

Although the weather may not show it, spring is coming. Nature's sights, sounds, and smells make spring the most exciting season of the year.
nesting box

Although cavity-nesting songbirds don't begin nesting until late March or early April, there's no time like the present to build or buy a few nest boxes.

If you can't wait for the nesting season to begin, do the next best thing: fire up the computer, and watch from afar.