Tag: wildlife
A new year means many new beginnings
Though the plant world is presently dormant, a variety of animals have already begun a new cycle of life.
You know Dasher, and Dancer. But Dunder and Blixem?
“Dunder” and “Blixem” are Dutch for thunder and lightning, so their use is appropriate. The question is how these names morphed to “Donner” and “Blitzen.”
Dec. 21: The shortest day, longest night
The first day of winter is defined by the year's shortest day and longest night. The good news is that days get just a bit longer each day thereafter.
Deer were rare in Ohio not so long ago
The first year to see an Ohio deer harvest total over 10,000 was 1974 when 10,747 were tagged. Hunting in all 88 counties was not permitted until 1979.
National wildlife refuges offer fee-free days in 2019
Thirty refuges that normally charge entrance fees will offer free admission on special days in 2019.
Evening grosbeaks joust at feeder
It's been forecasted that evening grosbeaks would head south in impressive numbers this winter. If you're not familiar with them, you're in for a treat.
Controlled burns for wildlife yield benefits
Controlled burns on state lands in Pennsylvania are part of a management plan to improve forest health and grasslands.
Deer smarts: Intelligence or instinct?
Deer often sense the presence of hunters long before hunters sense them. But is it intelligence or instinct? Actually, natural selection is responsible.
We use 500 million straws every day
Most people don’t even need a straw. We have lips. But if you do need or prefer a straw, you can choose biodegradable paper ones.
Muskrat and mink populations key to good marsh management
The perfect mink to muskrat population ratios stabilize marshes to consist of about half open water and half vegetation.
