Tag: wildlife
How to get rid of moles
Mole traps and baits must be placed in the active runs to be effective.
Understanding the mystery of bird songs
As spring migrants return slowly in early spring, maybe two or three species per week, it's a great time to learn new bird songs.
Badger caught dragging, burying calf carcass
University of Utah biologists observed an American badger do something that no other scientists had documented before: bury a whole calf carcass by itself.
Geckos: unwelcome intruders at our Florida cottage
Geckos were displaced in Florida from more equatorial regions by hitch-hiking on ships that traded in the region.
Weasels: Tiny but mighty
Weasels’ claim to fame as killing machines hardly endear them to many nature watchers, but without them, we might live in a world overrun by rodents.
The uncertainty of March, signs of spring
Although the weather may not show it, spring is coming. Nature's sights, sounds, and smells make spring the most exciting season of the year.
Spying on the secret life of bumblebees
RFID microchips provide glimpses into a colony of bumblebees, and how they gather nectar.
How to build a simple, quality bird box
Although cavity-nesting songbirds don't begin nesting until late March or early April, there's no time like the present to build or buy a few nest boxes.
2017 Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop
The Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop will return to Kentucky March 25.
How to bat-proof your house
Sealing off entrances before the bats return to roost in April will keep them out of your attic without impacting the local bat population.
