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Turkey nesting right on schedule
May 5, 2012 A recent discovery put me in a turkey state of mind. While on my knees photographing wildflowers, I noticed a bone a few feet away and found a turkey skeleton concealed by the thickly growing grass. more »» 
Master Gardeners to host plant sale, expo
May 5, 2012 The Master Gardener Program of Chautauqua County will be holding its second annual Plant Sale and Expo on Saturday, May 12, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Frank Bratt Ag Center. more »» 
Protecting Woodlands, Helping The Watershed
April 29, 2012 Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a forager. When I walk in the woods, I not only see natural beauty and an intricate ecological system, I also see foo. more »» 
The May skies
April 28, 2012 Mercury is beginning its swing behind the sun and cannot be seen this month. more »» 
Audubon plans annual gala fundraiser
April 28, 2012 Imagine a lazy trip down the Allegheny River on a drift boat, stopping at islands along the way, fishing in fishing holes that only an expert guide knows or training your camera on wildlife that... more »» 
Visit to natural history museum helps make sense of evolution
April 28, 2012 In early April, I was fortunate to visit London, where my youngest daughter and her husband, who was studying for one semester, resided. more »»
Festival a boon to W.Va.
April 28, 2012 The birding world turns its attention to southern West Virginia next week. The 10th annual New River Birding and Nature Festival kicks off on Monday. more »» 
Best Management Practices Work
April 22, 2012 Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms and green filamentous algae (the troublesome green “cotton candy” that clings on rocks, docks and plants at many locations in Chautauqua Lake) are strong... more »» 
Birding series to kick off at Audubon
April 21, 2012 Bird watching is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the United States. Studies have found that tens of millions of people enjoy watching birds. more »» 
Nature abounds in Florida’s state parks
April 21, 2012 The southern middle third of Florida is wonderful for nature study. My friend Chuck hiked with me every day of my visit, showing me some of these nature trails. more »»
Wise words for Earth Day
April 21, 2012 Words can change the world, but only when they lead to action. Earth Day is a great time to remember this. Here are some of my favorite words. more »» 
Master Gardener Program in search of fourth class
April 21, 2012 The Master Gardener program of Chautauqua County, offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension, is happy to announce that it will once again be offering Master Gardener Core Training and is seeking... more »» 
Take Note Of The Majestic Elm
April 15, 2012 It’s funny what random things you remember from your childhood. more »» 
Birding for bucks
April 14, 2012 This will be our 10th year. Each of us will set the alarm for a ridiculously early time so that we can meet at the center at 6 a.m. more »» 
Even road kill can teach us about nature
April 14, 2012 Road kill — defined as animals killed by motor vehicles on highways — may appear to be an insignificant finding, since road kill is a nuisance staining the road with blood and producing a foul odor. more »»
Optics by the numbers
April 14, 2012 The spring migration of birds is a good time to buy or upgrade binoculars. That’s why I wrote a brief primer on binoculars about a year ago. more »» 
Welcome Back, Spring
April 8, 2012 The warmth of this early spring is sinking into the earth like a hot pad on old bones. The cold earth warms and stirs with life. more »» 
Making a difference at the Audubon
April 7, 2012 The Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary has a goal for the upcoming Earth Day celebration — to recruit 50 new volunteers interested in giving back to the planet. more »»
‘Bluebird Effect’ is feast for the eyes
April 7, 2012 The backyard nesting season is well under way here on the ridge. The first complete bluebird nest held five eggs on March 26. more »» 
Bradenton, Fla. — lots of nature and more
April 7, 2012 Today and in the near future, my articles might not be about Chautauqua County. That’s because I have seen fabulous nature and history in the south. This trip just has to be shared. more »» |
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