Enjoying nature and keeping pests out
Over the last 30 years, deer and raccoons have cost me a small fortune. Though I never intentionally feed these backyard visitors, they're difficult to discourage.
Counting the birds of winter
Any one can become a bird watcher. The annual Christmas Bird Count and Great Backyard Bird Count offer bird enthusiasts an opportunity to contribute to science.
Holiday book gift ideas for the nature lover
As the holidays approach, here are some books I recommend for any nature-lover on your gift list.
Beware of toxoplasmosis in venison
A recent study in the journal EcoHealth connects white-tailed deer and free-roaming cats to the disease toxoplasmosis.
Watching birds provides snapshot of populations
Put up a bird feeder this week, and you'll soon see a nice variety of birds, including chickadees, titmice, goldfinches and cardinals.
Life slows down in winter, but not for long
Each day the sun rises a few minutes later and sets a few minutes earlier.
Let persimmon pucker you up this fall
Frosty nights signal persimmons to ripen, turn from bitter to sweet, and lose their astringent nature.
Python Challenge open to fearless hunters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is looking for a few fearless hunters. But if you’re afraid of snakes, stay home.
Crafty crows are smarter than we think
Several times each year I'm pleasantly surprised when I get a letter or email from a reader asking how to attract more crows. Such letters make me smile.
National Park Service produces Marbled Murrelet rap video
The clever video shines a spotlight on the plight of the endangered marbled murrelet, a small seabird related to puffins that lives along the Pacific coast from northern California to Alaska.
