Photo Caption: Although usually spotted on the ground, chipmunks are adept climbers. Their name is derived from a Native American word meaning “climbs down trees head first.” (Photo credit: Tom Tetzner/USFWS) Chipmunks August 11, 2017 Even though the corn and soybeans are still green in the field, some local harvests have already begun. Need proof? […]
Environment, Good Natured, Mammal
Photo Caption: This bobcat is displaying both its ruff–the puffed-out fur around the cheeks–and ear tufts. Depending on the cat’s frame of mind, as well as individual variances, these characteristics may or may not be visible. (Photo credit: Sgarton at MorgueFile.com) Spotting the elusive bobcat May 26, 2017 Bobcats have been on my mind lately, […]
Bobcat, Good Natured, Mammal
Photo Caption: Look for these elusive felines in woodlands, which are preferred for denning, and woodland edges and fields, which are used for hunting. (Photo credit: Dave Menke/USFWS) Identifying Bobcats April 28, 2017 Feral cats and even folks’ “outdoor” cats are an unfortunate part of our suburban landscape. According to data collected by the Smithsonian […]
Bobcat, Good Natured, Mammal
Photo Caption: Bats can be divided into two groups, solitary and colonial. In our area, little brown and big brown bats are the colony-forming species that, from time to time, take up residents in attics, barns and other structures. (Photo credit: Tim Krynak/USFWS) Keeping bats at bay April 21, 2017 This time of year, nature […]
Good Natured, Mammal
Photo Caption: Our local species of mole, the eastern or common mole, is also known as Scalopus aquaticus, which would indicate an association with water. Alas, this species is the least aquatic of the North American moles, although it does a fairly good job of “swimming” through soil in search of invertebrates on which to […]
Good Natured, Mammal, Plant