Eastern Hercules beetles
Scott Shalaway shares information on the eastern Hercules beetle, a species of rhinoceros beetles that are common throughout the eastern deciduous forest.
Mourning doves: A most unusual nest
Mourning doves are one of the most abundant birds in North America. Key to their success is that they are generalists in every sense of the word.
Living life on a sandy beach somewhere
Scott Shalaway delves into life on the beaches of the Atlantic Seashore, where many wildlife species thrive between low and high tide.
An update on tufted titmice nest boxes
Scott Shalaway shares an update on the active nest box in his grandson's backyard.
Listen for Bullfrog voices on a summer night
Learn more about the bullfrog's habitat, mating habits, diet, natural predators and invasive status in parts of the world outside of the eastern U.S.
Poison ivy: ‘Leaflets three, let it be’
Here's the lesson. Poison ivy is a chameleon. It can grow as a vine, a shrub or even a small tree. Scott Shalaway offers tips to avoid it.
How do fertilized bird eggs transform into chicks?
Learn more about how a fertilized bird eggs develop into an embryo and then transforms into a chick mature enough to hatch.
Sounds of the birds, a reminder of home
The continued visits of familiar birds to his feeder has made Scott Shalaway's transition from rural to suburban living smoother.
Be patient after setting up a nesting box
Learn how to deal with active nesting boxes. Be patient and then enjoy the action from a reasonable distance.
A few good wildlife and nature books to read
If you're looking for a good book, here are a few titles Scot Shalaway has had a chance to review and enjoy recently.
