Nature’s colors mean so much more to birds
Spring equals color. Wildflowers bloom. Butterflies appear. And, of course, neotropical migratory birds return. Though migration is well underway, the brightest and most colorful...
Get your chimney capped soon to avoid swifts
To avoid having chimney swifts invade your home this spring, get your chimney capped -- as soon as possible. Swifts usually return in mid-April,...
Sandhill cranes perform a courtship to remember
The Platte River flows past Kearney, Neb., and in March it can be a cold, inhospitable place. It certainly was back in 1982. I...
Wildlife law violators pay the hefty price
Crime stories make national headlines every day, but violations of wildlife law usually escape the spotlight. But that doesn't mean federal conservation laws are...
Homeowners making mountains out of moles’ hills
Mounds of fresh top soil and ridges from tunnels just under the sod mean one thing -- moles. Have to offer But before you...
Update: Big news about some pretty big predators
Large predators are difficult to study because they're relatively uncommon and they roam widely, so I was thrilled when I heard two good news...
Wood frog’s voice is not frog-like
It may seem a bit early to be listening for frogs, but wood frogs rush the season. They emerge from beneath forest leaf litter...
Stinky skunk cabbage is actually a sign of spring
If your daily commute takes you along a stream that meanders through a wet meadow, watch for early signs of life as spring approaches....
Challenge yourself with shed hunting
From late winter through early spring, whenever I'm in the woods, I keep my eyes peeled for shed antlers. Sheds, the antlers white-tailed deer...
The 2009 Great Backyard Bird Count is a success
The highlights of this year's Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13-16 are likely to include reports of northern species moving south in huge numbers....
