Don’t be fooled by hummingbird moths
When you scan a group of hummingbirds carefully, you might notice that one looks a little different.
Weasels: Tiny but mighty
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.
Grapevines are aggressive, but are not deadly
Lesson learned: Grapevines are important to the ecosystem.
Get to know your feeder birds this winter
The best time to learn how to identify birds is now. This identification guide for 21 birds will help.
Bird-eating hawk doing what comes naturally
Whenever I find a bunch of feathers in the yard, I’m confident a sharp-shinned or Cooper’s hawk has probably visited.
Design a cozy roost site for your favorite birds
Whenever I get a series of letters asking the same question, it's time to address that issue in a column. Over the last few...
Don’t blink: Turkeys have incredible eyesight
Anyone who has ever tried to look at a wild turkey knows they have incredible eyesight. One moment you're looking at one; then you blink, and it's gone.
Animal tails are fascinating and vital
Animal tails come in a variety of forms and serve various functions. Scott Shalaway shares information about a few different kinds of animal tails.
Gray tree frogs can be noisy masters of disguise
July was too hot and dry for man or beast. One of the consequences is that evenings were quiet. I don’t think I heard...
The season of fireflies and dragonflies
Insect numbers peak during warm weather. Learn what to look for in your backyard during this time of year.
