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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 5, 2024 7:30 AM
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'Big thaw' causing havoc in our natural world
Mild spell affecting natural denizens of the area, as most wild critters find their entire life dictated by whims of weather patterns
Jan 29, 2024 7:30 AM
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Muted splash of colour remains mystery of nature
Nature columnist says '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 22, 2024 7:30 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 outdoors columnist
Jan 15, 2024 7:30 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 nature columnist
Jan 8, 2024 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Need vs. greed in nature — a matter of perspective
Can 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
Jan 2, 2024 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Antlers, 'crime scene' tell quite a tale about deer
Analysis determines a male dear, found dead in the woods, had been healthy and only four years old, which begs the question of what happened
Dec 11, 2023 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Ruffed grouse are experts at camouflage, adapting
In addition to their colouring and behaviour, these birds have 'unique way of preparing for winter in that they grow snowshoes,' says nature columnist
Dec 4, 2023 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Cutting down big willow tree nothing to weep about?
Nature columnist says family will 'miss the sound of the wind' in their willows, but knows new crop isn't far behind
Nov 27, 2023 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Bird feeders serve up unmatched outdoor education
'No book, TV show or movie can come close' to watching flurry of activity at feeder station, says nature columnist
Nov 20, 2023 7:30 AM
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