Mast of all kinds is a critical wildlife food
Last week a caller to my radio show asked that I explain the word “mast.” “I’ve often heard you use the term, but I’m not sure exactly what it means,” she said. It’s a great question, especially at this time of year.
Chickadees find ways to cope with cold weather
A frequent question among readers in the aftermath of last winter’s deep freeze was, “How do birds survive overnight low temperatures that plunge below zero degrees Fahrenheit?”
What to put in your bird feeders this coming winter
Feeding backyard birds can be as simple or as complicated as you choose to make it.
Helping endangered wildlife species one stamp at a time
With the 100th anniversary of the extinction of the passenger pigeon fresh on our minds, I’m pleased to report an easy and inexpensive way that everyone can help prevent future extinctions of wildlife by simply mailing a letter.
Still no upside to feeding deer
While well-intentioned, feeding deer corn is still not advisable.
Concept of conservation: Oaks and Acorns
The concept of conservation, using resources sustainably over time, is relatively new.
Are monarch butterflies on the rebound?
Some promising sings for monarchs.
Winter kills wildlife, or does it survive the cold?
Last winter many readers wrote to ask how wildlife could survive the frigid polar vortices.
Passenger pigeons are gone, for better and for worse
Passenger pigeons are an example why we should never underestimate extinction.
Preservation: The Wilderness Act of 1964 marks 50 years
Fifty years ago, on Sept. 3, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Wilderness Act of 1964.
