Tag: outdoors
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.
‘Cecil effect’ could become a problem
Let's talk about Cecil, the African lion killed in July 2015 ago by an American hunter.
Snow fleas are harmless and abundant
Snow fleas are an important food source for many small invertebrate predators.
Hunters can sound off on deer regulations
A statewide hearing on all of the proposed rules will be held at the ODNR Division of Wildlife's District One office at 9 a.m. March 17.
New bird cage feeder meets expectations
The walls and top consist of grid panels of 2-inch by 2-inch heavy-duty wire mesh that allows birds to pass freely,
Banding is helping unlock avian mysteries
Only through long-term banding efforts can scientists unlock the mysteries of avian natural history.
Understanding coyotes and their living habits
Good hunters know their game: its habits, its habitat and its typical behaviors. All that plus its likes and dislikes, its favorite seasonal foods and its expected reaction to unwelcome scent, sight and sound.
2016 Great Backyard Bird Count kicks off
If you’re a birder or want to become one, the Great Backyard Bird Count is for you.
Ruffed grouse can be bold, even aggressive
Thomas Felton of Kimbolton, Ohio, recently sent me some photos of a ruffed grouse he had been feeding twice a day since late November.
Ohio deer rifles are quickly catching up
Deer rifles are still a new idea, but are growing in popularity.
