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Thank you for this helpful info about mourning doves. I have been surprised to find first one, then four, and today eight mourning doves hanging around our backyard feeders on Cape Cod. The morning after our first snowstorm this year, I startled one who had taken refuge in our front door alcove. A few days later, I saw four pecking on the ground under the feeders. Today (after yesterday’s blizzard) four more have appeared and they are huddling together along the top of the fence. They seem like a new winter time addition. Haven’t seen them in past winters. I enjoy their company and am happy to help them endure the winter until they can start setting up their breeding grounds.
From "The Secret Life of the Mourning Dove" »
Be sure to save this one, Dave.
Pass it around…
It will become an all-time classic!!!
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
This was a very interesting article. As a volunteer instructor for the NH Fish and Game. “Lets go fishing program” I will incorporate some of the information into our curriculum.
Thank you.
From "Removing Those Dam Things" »
We live in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and also have an orchard which attracts deer. We typically see a great number of does, and this fall also spotted our first buck. He too was a lopsided one pointer. Hunting is so prevalent here that antlered bucks are apparently rare. I just thought it was funny what a similar experience we had to yours. Great educational article on antlers, thanks for sharing!
From "All About Antlers" »
I was surprised to see one. My dog would bark fiercely when I let her out at night into her fenced in area. She’s a toy fox terrier. I finally got a glimpse. I started throwing my scraps out for it to eat. An to my surprise there came another. He kept distance, to the other one. Lately I haven’t seen them in a couple days. I’m really concerned. I enjoy watching them an feeding them. It has been bad weather cold snow . An icy I will keep hoping for their return.
From "Opossums Find Cold Comfort in New England’s Winters" »
Hello, I was very interested in getting started in a Christmas tree farm but was unsure of it because of where I live, in FL. People say that that is not a good area for them. Can you please help me out with this? Thanks.
From "Christmas on the Farm: A How-to For Christmas Tree Growers" »
Just wondering if Fisher ever leave the body drags as shown above for otter?
Was sure I was tracking a fisher but did not seem to go up trees (as least for 1/2 mile). Have tracked lots of fisher before but never seen the body drags. Time of year early Feb., 2” soft fresh snow on hardpack
From "Tracking Tips: Fisher or Otter?" »
Awesome, you never fail to deliver. Great piece as always thank you
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
If I had a daughter this would be my daily inspiration for how to be a good father. Even so, I’m still inspired by it, to go to the woods more often, and to breath in its beauty more fully. Thanks for this elegant poetry!
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
What a beautiful tribute to Luella Mae and to the world she’s lucky enough to be introduced to by her wise parents. Congratulations!
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
What a powerful reminder of the lessons that can be learned from nature. We must work to preserve the environment so that future generations can learn them as well.
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
Super serious question. Do skunks go south for the winter? Also if they lose a limb will it grow back like a Lizard? If they do not, anyone have some good skunk soup recipes. Thanks in advance
Best Regards
Brodie
From "The Winter Life of the Skunk" »
One of the best ever!
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
I too was born on Feb 3rd and I too will use the balance of man and nature to teach my 8 month old son many of these virtues. Thanks for your reflective piece. Always enjoy hearing your perspective on things.
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
Beautiful essay, Dave. I feel inspired to write my own for my daughter who has not yet celebrated her first birthday.
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
I have been remiss in renewing my subscription. Your heartfelt piece got me back on track and I am current again. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Enjoy the journey!
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
Lovely, as always, Dave. Very best wishes to the whole family.
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
No discussion…just a great piece. Thanks for writing.
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »
Very nice Dave, you got me all choked up! I am a carpenter,farmer,beekeeper,sugar maker, and the father of two beautiful daughters. They are grown and have started families of their own, so far one beautiful granddaughter! I spent many hours in a stream in Warren with those two girls when they were little. They grew up knowing the joys of being outside,working on the farm, helping with the bees, but now have professional lives on the outskirts of Boston. I know they treasure those memories of just the things you mentioned. Thanks for stirring up some great memories for me. Gib
From "For My Daughter on Her Birth Day: February 3, 2017" »