Mourning doves: A most unusual nest
Mourning doves are one of the most abundant birds in North America. Key to their success is that they are generalists in every sense of the word.
Search for a ‘holy rail’ reveals a mockingbird
A report of a rare bird captures the attention of birders within a few hours drive of the observation. So in late May, when...
Watch a California condor nest up close
Last week, the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology announced that a live camera at an active condor nest came online.
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.
Oaks and acorns: The lifeblood of the outdoors
Just because a resource is common and abundant today doesn’t mean that will always be the case. When Europeans settled North America, for example,...
Who really benefits from domestic deer farms?
When hunters see a deer, they envision a big buck.
It’s mating season for mammals in North America
It’s common knowledge that wildlife breeds in the spring. When it comes to medium and large mammals, however, common knowledge is often wrong. Mating...
Cold weather brings out the cardinals
When snow flies, activity at bird feeders peaks.
Rose-breasted grosbeaks at backyard feeders
Over the next two weeks, rose-breasted grosbeaks may be making appearances at bird feeders.
