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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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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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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
Feb 4, 2024 11:15 AM
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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
Jan 28, 2024 11:15 AM
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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
Jan 21, 2024 11:15 AM
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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
Jan 14, 2024 11:15 AM
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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
Jan 7, 2024 11:15 AM
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