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COLUMN: Diseased beech part of forest's circle of life

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
COLUMN: Hear that 'maniacal' laughter? It's a barred owl

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
COLUMN: Winter? Neither wildlife nor humans can bank on it

COLUMN: Winter? Neither wildlife nor humans can bank on it

'There have been many other winters of similar situation, winters that didn’t see humans instantly, incessantly, telling the world how things look in their yard,' says columnist
COLUMN: 'Big thaw' causing havoc in our natural world

COLUMN: 'Big thaw' causing havoc in our natural world

Mild spell is having an effect on the natural denizens of the area, as most of the critters of the wild find their entire life dictated by the whims of weather patterns
COLUMN: Muted splash of colour remains mystery of nature

COLUMN: Muted splash of colour remains mystery of nature

Columnist says the 'paper-thin and beautiful texture and colour of a beech tree leaf' in the middle of winter is a slow, but sure step in evolution
COLUMN: Magical window frost is nature's 'true art'

COLUMN: Magical window frost is nature's 'true art'

'In this world of high-tech gadgetry, within these ages of discovery, it is the simple swirl of frost that takes my spirit onwards,' says columnist
COLUMN: Red-breasted nuthatches now frequent flyers at feeder

COLUMN: Red-breasted nuthatches now frequent flyers at feeder

Now common daily visitor to local feeders could win award for cutest bird, says outdoors columnist
COLUMN: Need vs. greed in nature — a matter of perspective

COLUMN: Need vs. greed in nature — a matter of perspective

Can a solution be agreed upon to ensure environmental stewardship is prioritized? That's a question on the minds of many as the calendar flips to 2024
COLUMN: Food for thought on the menu at the bird feeder

COLUMN: Food for thought on the menu at the bird feeder

Jays and grosbeaks exchange accusations, mourning dove looks for peace and 'rough hoodlums' vie with cats to rule the roost, says columnist
COLUMN: Winter survival a struggle and a skill for deer

COLUMN: Winter survival a struggle and a skill for deer

Unlike their fellow subspecies, white-tailed deer have to contend with the cold elements