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OUTDOORS:
Suit up for sunny days — and blackflies
Outdoors columnist offers good news, bad news, and tips to repel pesky fliers
Apr 21, 2024 11:15 AM
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COLUMN:
Absence of porcupines is a bit of prickly issue
At one time, seeing a porcupine on a woodland walk was commonplace; outdoors columnist explains why that is no longer the case in our region
Apr 14, 2024 11:30 AM
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COLUMN:
April tests the resiliency of region's migratory birds
For eons, species have been forced to push their limits of survival to discover that what doesn't kill them may just make them stronger, says columnist
Apr 7, 2024 11:15 AM
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COLUMN:
To feed or not to feed ... that is the burning question
'There is across the land some no small level of discussion as to whom shall be rightful, and to whom shall scorn be placed upon,' says columnist
Mar 31, 2024 11:15 AM
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COLUMN:
Battle in war against Phragmites set to take a turn
While experts warn it's not a silver bullet, the introduction of bio controls could help turn the tide against invasive Phragmites, says columnist
Mar 24, 2024 11:15 AM
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COLUMN:
Scarlet cap fungus a show-stopper in local woodlots
The brilliant red stands out like a blast against the dull brown and blacks of old wet leaves on the forest floor in early spring, says columnist
Mar 10, 2024 11:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Chipmunks looking for love after wintry slumber
While it is an anomaly to see a chipmunk in the winter months, they do not hibernate, often due to an 'urge to merge with a female,' says columnist
Mar 3, 2024 11:15 AM
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COLUMN:
Arrival of purple finch leaves birdwatcher tickled pink
'In the wild, purple finches are masters at seed extraction from cones or from within fleshy fruits,' says outdoors columnist
Feb 25, 2024 11:15 AM
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COLUMN:
Diseased beech part of forest's circle of life
Beware false prophets when it comes to the trees and wildlife of the forest and its life cycle, warns columnist
Feb 18, 2024 11:15 AM
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COLUMN:
Hear that 'maniacal' laughter? It's a barred owl
Columnist urges people to keep their eyes open, especially around the bird feeders that have voles and squirrels visiting, as you may well observe a unique species
Feb 11, 2024 11:15 AM
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