With effort, bald eagles have bounced back
Recovering species can be a long, slow process, but that's what makes the process worthwhile. Today, bald eagles nest in all states except Hawaii.
Keep your distance from woodland stinkers
From mid-February through early March, females are in heat. Don't be surprised to see skunks roaming the countryside the next few weeks.
Great bird counting tradition continues
The Great Backyard Bird Count celebrates its 20th anniversary next weekend, Feb. 17-20.
Feeders give a window to winter bird behavior
A bird feeder is a window into the world of wild bird behavior. It can entertain and educate curious birdwatchers for hours.
Motto: Where there’s hope, there’s adventure
With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the time to plan summer getaways. Scott Shalaway has some great suggestions if you want to enjoy wildlife.
Keep ground-feeding sparrows around
Ground feeders are nice to have around because they clean up the seeds other birds kick to the ground.
Each animal has its own way to overwinter
Right now, wood frogs are frozen solid. The body is rigid, breathing ceases and the heart stops beating. They have perfected the cryogenic freezing process. They are literally "frogsicles."
Birds know how to survive cold weather
Birds use a variety of tactics to fight the cold. Scott Shalaway explains the different survival techniques of birds.
Foxes and bobcats are ghosts of the woods
Though gray foxes are elusive, spotting a wild bobcat is an even greater challenge. However, bobcats are surely more common than most people suspect.
Columnist shares popular poem, ‘The Morning of Christmas’
Scott Shalaway first wrote a birdwatcher’s version of Twas the Night Before Christmas back in 1988, and readers responded enthusiastically. Requests come every year to reprint it, so here it is!
