Tag: wildlife
Repurposing your Christmas tree
A live Christmas tree may be the best gift you get yourself, and local wildlife. Learn how to repurpose a live Christmas tree to benefit a nearby ecosystem.
The pileated woodpecker: A gifted carpenter
Tami Gingrich offers insight into the lives of pileated woodpeckers — the largest North American species still confirmed to be living.
Geauga SWCD to host program on bats Jan. 25
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District will host “Bats Incredible! Creating a Bat Friendly Backyard” Jan. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Dairy farm nuisance bird prevention and control
Ohio State University educator Dwight Roseler provides tips for dealing with nuisance birds on the farm.
Winter Finch Forecast predicts irruptions from the north
If you enjoy feeding birds, you may be in for a special treat this winter. Two species of northern finches have already begun irrupting southward.
The opossum: A misunderstood marsupial
Tami Gingrich highlights all the reasons the Virginia opossum is a unique and beneficial animal to have around.
A wild turkey tale
Turkeys aren't just for Thanksgiving. Tami Gingrich shares the unique courting, mating and poult-rearing process that wild turkeys go through every year.
Dead trees host life after death
To some, dead trees are an eyesore. But nature columnist Tami Gingrich thinks beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Researchers study Pennsylvania ruffed grouse population
Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that populations harbors more genetic diversity and connectivity than expected.
How to avoid hitting deer during rut
During their breeding season, deer may dart into roadways with little caution. Drivers should be extra vigilant during rut to avoid deer-vehicle collisions.
