Snowy owl scouting, keep your distance
Snowy owl irruptions into temperate zones delight birders, and this year is shaping up to be a big one, especially near the Great Lakes.
Dark-eyed juncos remind us of changing seasons
In the fall, we await the reappearance of migratory birds that return to us from the north. Among the first to appear are Dark-eyed juncos.
More nature books for the holidays
Looking for a great holiday gift for an outdoorsman? Check out part two of Scott Shalaway's annual list of books for outdoor lovers.
Turkey talk: Wild turkeys are amazing birds
Let’s talk turkey for a minute — the wild version of the one gracing our tables. It’s a large, impressive, and noble bird.
Holiday reads for outdoor lovers
Looking for a great holiday gift for an outdoorsman? Check out Scott Shalaway's annual list of books for outdoor lovers.
Extend bird watching season with winter roosting boxes
You can make winter more bearable for bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, nuthatches and Carolina wrens by building or purchasing a roost box.
Cape May a hub for migratory bird watching
At the Cape May Fall Festival, Scott Shalaway and his wife saw hundreds of butterflies and birds migrating for the winter.
Bumblebee life span and pollination skills
Our lives and the dinner table just wouldn't be the same without bumble bees.
Start watching your bird feeders
We feed birds because we enjoy seeing them in our backyards, why not make our efforts a bit more worthwhile by participating in Project FeederWatch.
Beautiful October, changing landscape
October is the heart and soul of fall, and it brings with it nature's best and worst. Enjoy it while it lasts.
