The bane of every summer — stings and bites
A few weeks ago my wife called from upstairs. There was an unusual urgency in her voice. When I found her, I understood. She...
Warblers galore at Magee Marsh in Oak Harbor
Like most birders, I keep a life list. It is simply a list of the first time and place I saw any particular species....
Grand Vue Park’s white deer attract attention
Earlier this year two white fawns stole the show at Grand Vue Park (www.grandvuepark.com) near Moundsville, W.Va. They were hard to miss, and soon...
Lost Ladybug Project is a chance for citizen science
For the last 10 years, many of us have been plagued by ladybugs invading our homes each fall. That's why it may be hard...
Facts on the yellow-bellied sapsucker
To the uninitiated, the yellow-bellied sapsucker sounds like a mythical creature.
"Where is it in the field guide?" they ask. "Right next to the...
Navigating the maze of conservation agencies
One of the frustrations of wildlife conservation is determining who's in charge. At the state level, state agencies are responsible for managing most wildlife...
Some summer insects not to swat
Summer time is insect time. Unfortunately, stinging and biting species such as wasps and mosquitoes get most of our attention for all the wrong...
Beware of toxoplasmosis in venison
A recent study in the journal EcoHealth connects white-tailed deer and free-roaming cats to the disease toxoplasmosis.
It’s time for hunting ramps and morels
With the arrival of spring, ramp and morel hunting is in full swing.
Trip to Mexico was truly enchanting
The view from the top was stunning, and the bolts of lightning punctuated the night sky in the distance.
