Each spring, the Baltimore oriole returns to us from its wintering grounds in Central America to breed and raise young. ...
Raccoons are one of the most easily recognized mammals. Some folks find them adorable; others feel they’re a nuisanc ...
I’m in awe of seemingly fragile things that survive our brutal winters, like delicate butterflies. Among the first s ...
This attractive woodpecker lives in woodlands, especially those near rivers and swampy areas. It has also adjusted to ...
February 2nd, Groundhog Day: the traditional emergence of a sleepy, shadow-seeking rodent from its winter den. In re ...
Most folks can easily identify the Canada goose. In fact, it’s so familiar that we may take its stately elegance for ...
The tiger musky is a hybrid between a northern pike and a muskellunge. It is produced in fish hatcheries for stocking pu ...
Sometimes mistaken for baby beavers, muskrats can be found throughout NY. They’ll eat fish, mussels and crayfish, but ...
These beautiful, masked birds are nomadic, moving about depending on the food supply. They’re named for bright red w ...
While the domestic turkey usually graces most holiday tables, let’s learn a little about the wild turkey, a game bird ...
