Tag: wildlife
Key steps to consider when spotting a coyote
Ohio wildlife biologists are frequently contacted by concerned residents who spot coyotes in urban or suburban areas. This is seldom a cause for alarm.
Wildlife studies provide food for thought
The Wildlife Society recently released some short summaries of wildlife research that provide food for thought.
Nest box season; tips and tricks to get it right
Now is the time to build or buy nest boxes so birds have time to accept them as part of their habitat. Follow these tips and tricks to get it right.
Why do groundhogs emerge on February 2 if it’s not to predict the...
Groundhogs don’t emerge to predict the weather. They have other priorities in early February than mingling with the people of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Rabbits are not considered rodents
Rabbits, like the familiar cottontails we see in our backyards, and hares are lagomorphs, members of the mammalian order Lagomorpha.
Feeding wildlife during winter
It is vital to provide wildlife with suitable habitat for year-round use and not just for hunting seasons.
Curious naturalists love to find owl pellets
Next time you need a gift for a budding naturalist, consider owl pellets. They could be the sparks that inspire a young biologist.
How to attract winter birds to your feeder
To attract birds to your feeder, you have to consider the seed you’re using, the type of feeder you have and what water sources are available.
Four Pa. deer test positive for CWD
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced that four captive deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania.
Why do we see gulls during winter?
If you're seeing gulls this winter, it's probably cold, you're probably a few miles from a lake or river and there's probably an open dumpster nearby.
