Tag: wildlife
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.
2017 a banner year for fishing in Lake Ontario?
Lake Ontario's renowned salmon and trout fishing should be the real deal this year.
Get a start on nesting by watching cams
If you can't wait for the nesting season to begin, do the next best thing: fire up the computer, and watch from afar.
With effort, bald eagles have bounced back
Recovering species can be a long, slow process, but that's what makes the process worthwhile. Today, bald eagles nest in all states except Hawaii.
Keep your distance from woodland stinkers
From mid-February through early March, females are in heat. Don't be surprised to see skunks roaming the countryside the next few weeks.
