Feeding deer corn is not the best thing to do
Deer’s winter digestive system is not equipped to handle a high carbohydrate diet such as corn.
How to attract hummingbirds at home
Male ruby-throats usually return about a week before females. If you haven't yet hung a nectar feeder, do it today.
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.
The ‘raccoon’ frog can’t wait to sing its spring song
If there's a woodland vernal pool or puddle nearby, you just might hear the peculiar quacking sound of the wood frog's voice.
Spittlebugs and seldom-seen summer insects
Many insects are less conspicuous and seldom recognized. In fact, some are rarely seen as adults. Have you ever seen any of these?
Get a start on nesting by watching cams
If you can't wait for the nesting season to begin, do the next best thing: fire up the computer, and watch from afar.
Nest boxes are simple — don’t complicate things
The first day of spring always reminds me that it's nest box season. It's time to build and place a few more nest boxes...
Golden Guides useful for young and old
If you are just developing an interest in nature, easy-to-use Golden Guides will point you in the right direction.
Extend bird watching season with winter roosting boxes
You can make winter more bearable for bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, nuthatches and Carolina wrens by building or purchasing a roost box.
Fall: Memories and lessons of October
Fall is a special time for Scott Shalaway. As his father did with him, he uses all the changes of the season to teach his children and grandchildren.
