If one takes some time outdoors to observe and think, often one realizes that we are surrounded by so many fascinating creatures and behaviors. Little miracles of nature that if appreciated for what they are make our lives better as … Continue reading
Category Archives: birding
That last large low pressure system to pass over us caused a couple of fall-like cold fronts. To we humans it is a wake-up call reminding us of the coming season, but wildlife has been preparing for a while now. … Continue reading
More and more I realize that the notion that my yard, or my house for that matter, is my own is a delusion. Although people dominate the world and the era we now live in is referred by some biologists … Continue reading
This time of year the spring migration is coming to an end and many birds are busy nesting. There are some exceptions, like unmated birds who may be either too young to reproduce or who can’t find a mate, or … Continue reading
For those of us who plant, be it shrubs and wildflowers or petunias in the backyard, spring is the time when our rewards are reaped. Restoration ecologists hold their breath over the winter, wondering if last year’s plantings will survive … Continue reading