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Beauty in nature is hidden all around us
June 9, 2012 By Robert M. Ungerer Every day nature provides us with beautiful sights of landscapes, animals and even human behavior. more »»
Thank a hunter for conservation
June 9, 2012 By Scott C. Shalaway Later this year the conservation community will celebrate the 75th anniversary of federal legislation that keeps state wildlife agencies afloat. On Sept. more »» 
Brighter Cardinals Signal Imbalanced Ecosystem
June 3, 2012 Those crimson cardinals outside your window may be even more brilliant in color than they have in years past. more »» 
Figure 8 the lake
June 2, 2012 A couple of weeks ago, I found myself “accidentally” on a tour with the curator of a new exhibit and a group of friends of a Buffalo art museu. more »» 
The singers are here!
June 2, 2012 Today, May 12, was a special day. The sun was warm, so I took time to sit in the backyard and watch the birds. I had never seen a magnolia warbler on my property before. Thus, this article. more »» 
Our Watery World
May 27, 2012 Did you know? ¯ If the world’s water supply is compared to one gallon, freshwater (found in streams, lakes, rivers, glaciers, icecaps and groundwater) would make up only 4 ounces, or about 3 percent... more »» 
Songs of wild birds
May 26, 2012 “It’s the dewit-e-o bird,” I said as a group of us walked through the woods on an Audubon bird walk. A new bird call to me, I could clearly hear the words given to the bird song as a memory aid. more »» 
Lightning is still poorly understood but surely is shocking
May 26, 2012 One evening in late April this year I discovered a shattered tree in the woods behind my house that I decided must have been struck by lightning. more »» 
CWC Assists Landowners With Conservation
May 20, 2012 The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, now in its 22nd year of operation, has a mission to preserve and enhance the water quality, scenic beauty and ecological health of the lakes, streams and... more »» 
ASP Nature Pilgrimage is a yearly tradition
May 19, 2012 Pilgrimage. (1) A journey or search of spiritual significance, often to a place that is important to one’s belief. more »» 
Many birds of interest can be found in Central Fla.
May 19, 2012 Recently, I described the plant life in central Florida. This article is about the birds that my host, Chuck, found for me. I will cover just the birds of interest. more »»
Ten ‘easy’ warblers
May 19, 2012 Trout and turkey seasons opened in April, but May is warbler season. No license required, just binoculars and a field guide. more »» 
Greener lawn and healthier environment with less effort
May 19, 2012 Almost everyone enjoys seeing and walking on a beautiful lawn; not as many enjoy the work and expense necessary to maintain it. more »» 
Thank You, Mother Nature
May 13, 2012 Do you think she’s done playing and has finally let spring come to stay? Good old Mother Nature certainly has thrown a few curveballs our way this year, hasn’t she? I wasn’t here to enjoy the balmy... more »» 
Plant exchange to be held at Audubon
May 12, 2012 The tomatoes are a foot tall. Crammed into their Solo cups they are ready to be free, to sink their roots into the earth and taste new soil. more »» 
Milk made safe to drink by pasteurization
May 12, 2012 During a trip to London the second week of April this year to visit my youngest daughter and her husband who was studying there for one semester, I used British milk on my fruit and fiber cereal. more »»
Boating can take a deadly toll
May 12, 2012 If you are a recreation boater, May marks the beginning of the most dangerous time of year. The sultry days of summer make cool lakes and rivers an inviting refuge, but they can be deadly. more »» 
Return Of The River Otter
May 6, 2012 The tail disappeared into the water. It had a distinctly tapered end, looking like a long thick cone. I watched as the ripples faded across the pond and sighed. I was too late again. more »» 
Pausing along the nature trail
May 5, 2012 The sign at the head of the trail said “nature trail. more »» 
Native trees in Chautauqua County
May 5, 2012 My favorite habitat for walking is woods. The Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District just had its annual tree sale at the Frank W. Bratt Ag Center. Such good deal. more »» |
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