Birds and their battles with reflections
As male birds claim their territories and try to attract a mate, they try to eliminate competition during breeding season, which can lead to window battles.
The killdeer: A class act
Tami Gingrich highlights the killdeer's unique behavior known as “injury feigning" which makes it one of the best actors in the animal kingdom.
The winter solstice
The longest night of the year. The shortest day of the year. The first day of winter. Any way you want to look at it, the winter solstice is here.
Sowbugs and brick walls
In her wildlife column this week, Tami Gingrich takes readers inside the lives of sowbugs.
Woodpeckers: Amazingly adapted to ‘WOOD’land life
Tami Gingrich explains the characteristics that make woodpeckers perfectly suited to their lifestyle and the benfits of having them around.
The walkingstick: Master of camouflage
Tami Gingrich shares her experience rearing walkingsticks and the observations she made about their unique characteristics along the way.
The mule: A healthy hybrid
Mules are a healthy hybrid, displaying hybrid vigor, a phenomenon distinguished by superior characteristics far surpassing that of either parent.
Mother Nature’s cast-offs
Tami Gingrich details some all-natural items — pine cones, nuts, cocoons and more — that can be collected to create beautiful handmade wreaths.
The ruby-throated hummingbird
Tami Gingrich delves into the world of ruby-throated hummingbirds, and details their unique characteristics, how to attract them and safely feed them.
The Cooper’s hawk
Tami Gingrich has had many experiences with the Cooper's hawk, including banding them, watching one eat her chicken and removing one from her friend's barn.
