Tag: wildlife
Beetlemania: An inordinate fondness for beetles
Since his wife brought home that spectacular eastern Hercules beetle he described in his column a few weeks ago, Scott Shalaway has embraced beetlemania.
How to take precautions against chronic wasting disease this deer season
Those hunting in or near areas where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed should take precautions this deer season.
How to attract hummingbirds to your yard
Learn how to provide ideal food sources, flowers and shelter to create a successful hummingbird habitat.
Snakes make pretty good neighbors
Although you may be startled by an encounter with a snake during the hottest months of summer, don't overreact. Snakes make pretty good neighbors.
Undoing Nixon’s environmental legacy
Donald Trump has done his best to undo Nixon's environmental legacy. He has reversed or begun to roll back more than 80 environmental rules and regulations.
Wet spring and summer reinforce importance of wildlife habitat
Learn how the record rainfall has impacted the survival of fawns, turkey poults and other wildlife, and how you can help mitigate the effects.
Dive in to escape dog days of summer
Relief from the dog days of summer is as close as the nearest spring-fed stream. Snorkeling is a great way to introduce children to nature in the water.
How to set up a water source for bees
Bees are in need of safe, reliable water sources. Learn how to set up and maintain the ideal waterer for the bees in your neighborhood.
Eastern Hercules beetles
Scott Shalaway shares information on the eastern Hercules beetle, a species of rhinoceros beetles that are common throughout the eastern deciduous forest.
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.
