Be on the lookout for kinglets this time of year
November is usually a dismal month, thanks to cooler temperatures, gray skies, rain and mud. But not this year. The first week of...
Tips to discourage unwanted wildlife guests
With bird seed prices at record highs, resentment toward unwanted visitors at backyard feeders is likely to increase this winter. Who wants to spend...
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...
Hummers, those mighty migrants, can still show up in winter
Mid-October marks the end of the ruby-throated hummingbird migration season, so it's time to take down nectar feeders, clean them thoroughly, and store them...
Advice for feeding the birds this season
With the official start of fall and chilly morning temperatures, it's time resume feeding backyard birds. But if you haven't purchased any bird seed...
Late summer brings all sorts of interesting critters
As summer winds down, here are a few observations I've made or expect to make over the next few weeks.
Purple Traps
As...
Exhibit honors man who created field guide concept
Roger Tory Peterson died July 28, 1996 at the age of 87. On Aug. 28, the world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of his...
End of summer signals new faces in insect world
Summer's nightly music festival began a few weeks ago. As daylight dims, I enjoy sitting on the back porch waiting for the concert to...
Life on a beach: There’s more than meets the eye
Few habitats seem as sterile as a sandy New Jersey beach.Waves of salt water constantly wash the shoreline. The only obvious indicators of life...
Opportunity to observe osprey on the Ohio River
A coal-fired power plant seems an unlikely location for a wildlife refuge, but that's exactly what I found on the second Sunday in July....
