Birds gone bald: What’s up with that?
Some Blue Jays and Northern Cardinals molt in a most conspicuous way! Here’s what experts say about the phenomenon.
Yearly Archives: 2015
Make a toad house
It’s commonly thought that toads spend most of their time in water, but, unlike frogs, they stay on land. So, invite them into your yard!
‘Orange Band,’ the last Dusky Seaside Sparrow
The sad saga of the Dusky Seaside Sparrow is an example of human actions killing off an entire species.
Virginia Opossum, a yard’s ideal visitor
There are more than 60 species of opossums in the world, but only one in the U.S. A beneficial marsupial deserving of respect.
How to design a backyard wildlife habitat
A backyard wildlife habitat provides four basics – food, water, cover, nesting places – in a diverse landscape. Plan, then plant. Here’s how to begin.
