Have you caught the birding spark?
May is when many birders are born. The aroma of lilacs fills the air and spring migration shifts into overdrive.
You can celebrate Earth Day every day
The world would be a better place if we all kept the principles of Earth Day in mind every day.
Building nest boxes for backyard birds
Get the kids and grandchildren involved in building a few boxes for backyard cavity-nesters like bluebirds and chickadees.
Reliable signs that spring is here
As exasperating as fluctuating temperatures are to us, they can really wreak havoc on migratory birds.
Understanding the voices of birds
Birds sing for two reasons. The message depends upon who hears the song.
Carolina wrens prefer ‘up and under’
Though Carolina wrens eschew traditional nest boxes, they are easily coaxed into a simple box that takes advantage of this wren's loose definition of a cavity.
Watching the hidden world of nature
A walk in the woods after dark during a gentle rain in March is an easy way to find and observe these breeding frogs and salamaders. All that's required is a flashlight and waterproof boots.
Get those nest boxes ready: Birds are coming
Birds may begin nesting early this year, unless there is a late winter cold snap or snowstorm.
Vernal pools come to life in March
Vernal pools are much more than mud holes in the woods. They are thriving communities of aquatic organisms perfectly adapted to these specialized ephemeral habitats.
Snow fleas are harmless and abundant
Snow fleas are an important food source for many small invertebrate predators.
