Tag: wildlife
Robin on the menu
Tami Gingrich offers a look inside the lifecycle of the American robin — a songbird that should never be taken for granted.
Masked bandits
A raccoon that recently made headlines reminds Kymberly Foster Seabolt why she doesn't trust wildlife.
Sowbugs and brick walls
In her wildlife column this week, Tami Gingrich takes readers inside the lives of sowbugs.
Animal orphans? Probably not!
While living in the wild can be perilous, many concerns are misplaced when it comes to baby animals in the spring.Wild babies are seldom orphaned or lost.
House sparrows: Cold-blooded killers
Tami Gingrich explains the devastation house sparrows cause and highlights strategies to protect bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds.
Slugs and snails: A bane for gardeners
Tami Gingrich explores the characteristics of common slug and snails in Ohio, highlighting their benefits for wildlife and their difficulties for gardeners.
Bear bandits: Ohio beehive raids increase as black bear populations grow
As black bear populations grow in Ohio, beehives are increasingly targeted as the ideal snacking locations. Find out how beekeepers can protect their hives.
Connection matters: How to create wildlife corridors
Abby-Gayle Prieur, of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, details the benefits of creating wildlife corridors.
Cicadas will emerge this spring in southwest Ohio
Southwestern Ohio will witness the emergence of Brood XIV (14) periodical cicadas in the spring of 2025, a remarkable natural phenomenon.
The sounds of spring start here
Vernal pools are small, temporary wetlands, and they are crucial for biodiversity, water quality and even erosion control.
