Remember, not all firewood is created equally
If you have trees in the backyard, value and protect them. Trees filter and transport water through forest ecosystems. Their roots reduce erosion by binding the soil.
Red squirrels: 6 ounces of pure nastiness
Red squirrels make up for what they lack in size with pure pugnacity.
Grapevines are aggressive, but are not deadly
Lesson learned: Grapevines are important to the ecosystem.
Hoarding helps explain empty feeders in spring
Scott Shalaway answers readers who have been wondering why their bird feeders empty so quickly during the winter.
Birds quickly find new feeders; there is proof
“When can I expect birds show up at my new feeder?” That’s the most common question I get from readers who begin feeding birds...
Thank a hunter for 75 years of conservation
Later this year, the conservation community will celebrate the 75th anniversary of federal legislation that keeps state wildlife agencies afloat. On Sept. 2,...
Finding stinky roots and delicious mushrooms
Morel season is a memorable time of year, and it's finally here!
Get your chimney capped soon to avoid swifts
To avoid having chimney swifts invade your home this spring, get your chimney capped -- as soon as possible. Swifts usually return in mid-April,...
Let the nesting season begin, in spite of the cold
With the polar vortex still fresh on our minds, it almost seems silly to discuss nesting birds. But the nesting season begins in January...
Young birder gets thrill of a lifetime with hawk
Children are never too young to develop an interest in birds. By age three, my daughters could identify towhees and cardinals by sight and...
