The unseen migration of the mature American eels
"Fall migration" conjures up images of honking, south-bound geese and monarch butterflies on their way to Mexico. Each autumn we marvel at the long...
The miracle of monarch migration
Changing day length bird migration triggers bird migration because photoperiod is the only absolutely reliable environmental cue that signals birds that keeps seasonal time....
Daisy was a member of the family
When my daughter, Emma, turned 9 (she's now 20), she asked for only one thing -- a yellow Lab puppy. She had been reading...
The sounds of insects define late summer
More noisy than musical, the sounds of insects define late summer.
Bird names aren’t always what they seem to be
Anyone who has ever perused a field guide to birds has no doubt wondered how some of the names originated.
By convention, the person...
Lost Ladybug Project is a chance for citizen science
For the last 10 years, many of us have been plagued by ladybugs invading our homes each fall. That's why it may be hard...
Bass: Fighting fish that are just plain fun to catch
Any ichthyologist knows that largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are not members of the bass family. The fish competitive anglers seek are actually large members of the sunfish family.
If you love your cat, you’ll keep him indoors
Readers often ask if it's possible to love both wild birds and cats. My answer is "yes." But I always add that, "Cats make...
This year’s waterfowl survey is all good news
The results of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's 2009 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey are in, and the news is good. The...
A very good year in my backyard
It's been a banner year for wildlife in my backyard, and each evening my wife and I enjoy the show from the back porch....
