Outdoors

Chickadees normally laugh in the face of danger but when they are taken by surprise, they resort to Plan B and turn into statues, says nature columnist

Nature columnist has come to enjoy 'slapstick humour of this troupe of performers' at the bird feeder ... but not when they invade the attic

Nature columnist discovered pair of horned larks on the side of the road as they performed their 'courtship rituals,' which means spring can't be far away

When things in the natural world turn ugly, it's important to know what resources to connect with, says outdoors columnist

Wildlife have three options: to migrate, hibernate or adapt and in some cases, they are being forced to choose all three at different times as winter evolves

As habitat continues to disappear and natural nesting sites disappear, it's important to build nesting boxes for our feathered friends, says columnist

Sharp-shinned hawks are 'renowned for their acrobatics in aerial manoeuvres, being able to manipulate crazy fast turns and dives,' which is bad news for its prey

Due to disease, elms aren't as abundant as they once were, but they can still be found in this area, columnist explains

Fishers stay on top of the snow and travel fast and far, can scale trees with the agility of a squirrel and despite their name, don't eat fish, says columnist

That pile of bark and wood chips on the snow is the early warning of a dead branch overhead, courtesy of a hungry bird, says columnist