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Thanks for this article! I have always enjoyed the mockingbirds’ repertoire in an urban environment.
From "The Northern Mockingbird: Master of Mimicry" »
Proves the old adage: when you want something done ask a busy person.
From "Getting to Know The Last Green Valley with Bill Reid" »
I have a 60 acre island in Nova Scotia connected by a causeway and over the years have noticed that all the milkweed has been taken over by cow parsnip since the summers started getting wetter and more humid . The butterflies have mostly dissapeared.
From "July: Week Two" »
Thanks for this informative article. On my way in and out of a nearby Home Depot I have often stopped for prolonged periods to be fascinated by the never ending songs from a mockingbird perched atop a nearby light pole. Other shoppers seem to have no interest in this glorious concert and I want to scream at them to just stop for a minute a listen to this marvel of nature.
From "The Northern Mockingbird: Master of Mimicry" »
Shrews look like a cross between a mouse and a mole or something like that. That’s what I always thought. Come to find out they aren’t. They have they’re own category. Lol
From "Shrew or Mole? Mouse or Vole?" »
This is so much fun to read! I love the description of the sounds! Chainsaw? Rusty hinges, sirens and car horns! Been hearing mockingbirds for many years, and they always amaze me. Thank you so much for giving us this article, Laurie!
From "The Northern Mockingbird: Master of Mimicry" »
This article made a wonderful, engaging and informative read for me. Please keep writing. I wish I could visit and apprentice with your wife. I would like to live in the country.
From "Lonnie Jandreau: From Forestry to Photography in the Maine Woods" »
I always look forward to these highlights. Thank you, Hilda, for sharing your story.
From "In the Herbarium with Hilda White" »
How does the cost of a slash wall compare to planting and tubing individual trees? One advantage of planting and tubing is re-introducing tree species such as white oak that have been eliminated by past over utilization. Increasing species composition is becoming more important as tree species are eliminated by insects, disease and deer browsing leaving the forest with less species diversity.
BBB
From "Effects of Deer on Forest Ecosystems" »
This article is fascinating! Nature’s artistry just continues to astound - beauty and functionality.
From "Beyond the Orb: A Summer Spiderweb Sampler" »
Very informative article. We’ve had Veerys nesting (I believe) for a number of years. We used to have Wood thrush calling in our woodlands in the past, but nothing in the past 3 years…
From "It Takes a Village to Raise a Veery" »
Fascinating! Last week I had the pleasure of seeing a veery above me on a branch as it called, then began its sweet song. It was so beautiful to hear the sweet, tinkling descent of notes while seeing its beak moving. And your story has just added a whole new level of appreciation for me of the veery.
From "It Takes a Village to Raise a Veery" »
Glad I came across this. I live in the deep woods and do a lot of firewood and logging for heat.
From "Tricks of the Trade: The Homemade Skidding Cone" »
Hi. I have a double bit axe made by American Axe & Tool Co. The Logo on it says Huros
Perfection Steel. I am trying to find out some imformation on it. can you help ?
Thank You John
From "Axes and American Ingenuity" »
I agree with David Govatski, we need more Jim Kennedy’s! I really enjoyed reading about his life, career, his love of his dogs and the outdoors and all he has done on his land and enhancing the environment. Thank you!
From "Conservation and Habitat Management with Jim Kennedy" »
“A tricolored bat was tracked to the underside branch of this river birch. The radio transmitter antenna can be seen sticking out from the bark confirming presence of the tagged bat.“
I wish I could actually see this!
From "Flying Tigers" »