Birds are well known for their mobbing behavior. Individuals of a prey species will band together to harass, or even attack, a predator that has invaded their territory. Other animals also employ this anti-predation strategy.…continue reading
Where have all the insects gone? They are spending the winter in diapause. All life activities and development stop during this period. When the temperature and, more importantly, the light-to-dark ratios of sunlight are just…continue reading
While watching the birds and squirrels eat on our seed logs, the naturalists observed a visitor that brings new meaning to the word “birdfeeder.” A Sharp-shinned Hawk had swooped in hoping to grab a snack…continue reading
Heard an interesting question that I wanted to share. If it is dangerous for humans to be in water when lightning strikes, what happens to the fish? Nothing…IF they are below the surface when the…continue reading
