Common backyard and even household invertebrates
Centipedes and millipedes are harmless invertebrates that occasionally occur indoors, but seldom warrant chemical control.
Duck identification requires more than just effort
Though most migratory song birds won’t arrive until April or May, March is a great month to tackle waterfowl identification. Binoculars and a field...
Ruffed grouse can be bold, even aggressive
Thomas Felton of Kimbolton, Ohio, recently sent me some photos of a ruffed grouse he had been feeding twice a day since late November.
Dark-eyed juncos — a sure sign of winter
Call them juncos or snowbirds, their return means temperatures are dropping and snow will soon fly.
Reasons to ban helium-filled balloons
Each balloon that floats away is an ecological disaster waiting to happen. The consequences include powerline outages and sea turtles dying a painful death.
Stinky skunk cabbage is actually a sign of spring
If your daily commute takes you along a stream that meanders through a wet meadow, watch for early signs of life as spring approaches....
Vernal pools are essential to amphibians
Vernal pools provide the perfect conditions for amphibian reproduction and they are about to explode with life. Learn what to look for during late winter.
Why do leaves change colors before they fall?
The science behind fall's beauty: Why do leaves turn colors? Why do they fall from trees, anyway?
How to identify warblers this season
To see warblers, concentrate on their habitat — old fields, forest edges, woods, and country roads. If there's a stream nearby, that's even better.
You can celebrate Earth Day every day
The world would be a better place if we all kept the principles of Earth Day in mind every day.
