Tag: wildlife
New grazing concept benefits the bird and herd
Ohio’s Northern Bobwhite in Grasslands project is designed to help bring back the quail that were once an integral part of Ohio’s landscape.
Raising a hellbender is rough, but rewarding
The hellbender is the largest native salamander found in North America and is found within the unglaciated ragged hills of Appalachia and the Ozarks.
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.
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.
Brush up on waterfowl identification
As the state's duck and goose seasons begin, hunters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with waterfowl identification before heading out.
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.
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.
Spotting the American Woodcock
American Woodcocks like wet woods, moist thickets, and brushy marshes and favors a mix of open fields and forestland.
Time to fill the bird feeders for winter
Match your favorite birds to their favorite foods and feeders to ensure an enjoyable winter feeding season.
