The last week has been a very good one for birdwatchers in Wisconsin. We finally had a few days of southwest winds which not only warmed us but encouraged songbirds to move northward. Because the wind direction had a westerly … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
We spend a lot of time and resources studying motivation. For different reasons, almost all of us want to convince people to do something. Perhaps purchase a product, or maintain a tradition, preserve beauty, treat people differently- all start with … Continue reading
Reflections on Earth Day Another Earth Day has come and gone. There were many associated activities especially aimed at raising awareness about the environment. And the environment, or the living things in it, go on coping as best they can … Continue reading
All the phenological wheels are in motion now that some warmer weather has come. Skunk cabbage flowers are popping up all over the swamps, and melting ice invites frogs and salamanders to their own special brand of cold water romance. … Continue reading
Despite the cool weather lately the natural world is being re-populated with spring migrants. During the Ice Age, when summer and winter temperatures varied dramatically, animals, especially birds, probably began these seasonal movements to take advantage of large areas of … Continue reading