Tag: wildlife
An update on tufted titmice nest boxes
Scott Shalaway shares an update on the active nest box in his grandson's backyard.
How to help turtles cross the road without doing harm
Learn how to help turtles cross roadways unharmed, without doing more damage than good in the process.
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.
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.
How to provide an ideal birdbath for your backyard birds
Providing a birdbath is an easy way to attract more birds to your yard. Learn how to create an ideal setup for the birds and conditions in your backyard.
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.
Spark your child’s interest in conservation at young age
Take the time to teach the children in your life about conservation — being mindful of what we do with and to our natural resources — when they are young.
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.
Cicadas to emerge in parts of Ohio, Pa. and West Virginia
Periodical cicada Brood VIII will emerge, in mid-May or June, in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.
One of America’s favorite backyard birds
Hummingbirds' tiny size, iridescent colors, acrobatic flying and eagerness to use nectar feeders make them one of America's favorite backyard birds.
