Tag: wildlife
Feeding wildlife during winter
It is vital to provide wildlife with suitable habitat for year-round use and not just for hunting seasons.
Curious naturalists love to find owl pellets
Next time you need a gift for a budding naturalist, consider owl pellets. They could be the sparks that inspire a young biologist.
How to attract winter birds to your feeder
To attract birds to your feeder, you have to consider the seed you’re using, the type of feeder you have and what water sources are available.
Four Pa. deer test positive for CWD
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced that four captive deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania.
Why do we see gulls during winter?
If you're seeing gulls this winter, it's probably cold, you're probably a few miles from a lake or river and there's probably an open dumpster nearby.
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.
Birds use cover crops as B&B during migration
University of Illinois research shows that migratory birds prefer to rest and refuel in fields with cover crops.
Finding a little green space can go a long way
We all need to compromise for the good of nature, animals, wildlife, pollinators, and even ourselves. Protecting our natural resources will benefit us all.
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.
