Tag: wildlife
Rock pigeons: A bane for farmers
Tami Gingrich details the characteristics and habits of rock pigeons that allow them to survive and thrive among humans.
Horned larks: They’re full of manure
Tami Gingrich offers insight into a unique winter birding opportunity in Geauga County where horned larks flock to manure spreads.
Hawks and owls: Special visitors from the north
Tami Gingrich details species of hawks and owls that migrate south in the winter and can potentially be spotted in Ohio.
Avian influenza suspected in some Ohio waterfowl
Recent waterfowl deaths have prompted the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife to test for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Mr. Big goes to church
Jim Abrams recalls the wildlife-inspired gift he gave his mother one Christmas.
The annual Christmas Bird Count is at hand
Tami Gingrich explains the impact and importance of the annual Christmas Bird Count.
Woodpeckers: Amazingly adapted to ‘WOOD’land life
Tami Gingrich explains the characteristics that make woodpeckers perfectly suited to their lifestyle and the benfits of having them around.
As for me, I believe!
Jim Abrams explores the plausibility of flying reindeer. Merry Christmas!
Public comment sought on eastern hellbender listing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to list the eastern hellbender as an endangered species throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act.
New West Virginia program will supply food for wildlife
Gov. Jim Justice announced the launch of the West Virginia Ruffed Grouse and Wildlife Restoration Program, an initiative to improve wildlife habitats.