A Long Winter’s Nap
OK. So during winter many species by wing or hoof travel south to warmer climes, but what if you do … Continue reading A Long Winter’s Nap
Category: Naturalist
Let’ s Go South
We all know that many bird species migrate as a winter survival strategy. However, animals and insects rely on migration … Continue reading Let’ s Go South
Coyote: Coming to Your Neighborhood
At about 4AM it interrupted a restful night at the farm, the singing. The three or four choralists harmonized their … Continue reading Coyote: Coming to Your Neighborhood
Birds as Pollinators
We all know what pollination is … Mother Nature’s way of making more flowers. She uses a variety of critters … Continue reading Birds as Pollinators
Stay Warm My Feathered Friends
Well, Fall is here. No, really, according to the Earth’s tilt and orbit the rays streaming down from the sun … Continue reading Stay Warm My Feathered Friends
Cicadas, a Synchronous Emergence
You ever have those moments when you just want to climb a tree and scream as loud as you can? … Continue reading Cicadas, a Synchronous Emergence
5 Points When Hiking with Kids
When my grandkids were younger, we used to go on nature walks around the neighborhood. They had me take pictures … Continue reading 5 Points When Hiking with Kids
Butt Breathing of a Snapping Turtle
During hibernation the snapping turtle buries itself in the muddy bottom of its habitat and “breathes” through its butt. Continue reading Butt Breathing of a Snapping Turtle
It’s Daylight Saving Time, Deer
It’s a nice evening. Not much traffic on the road. You are a bit tired after a long drive and … Continue reading It’s Daylight Saving Time, Deer
Fall Migration is for the Birds
I heard them before I saw them, of course. Their distinctive honk-honk-honk alerts me that fall is here, and winter … Continue reading Fall Migration is for the Birds
Beware: Poison Plants Ahead
On your treks through the woods pay attention to plants that can poison you and your pet through touch, smell, and taste. Continue reading Beware: Poison Plants Ahead
The Demise of the American Bumble Bee
What do the ecosystems of Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Idaho, North Dakota, Wyoming and Oregon have in common? … Continue reading The Demise of the American Bumble Bee
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