Ladybugs are a gardener’s friend
Of all places, I did not expect to see dozens of ladybugs milling around on bare rocks amidst the snow on a ridge above Trout…
Tag: Nature
Baby animals can be born helpless or ready to follow mom
From downy ducklings to wobbly moose calves, the animal kingdom is diverse in the ways baby animals come into this world. Some animals are born…
The Incredible World of Animal Flight
To soar like an eagle, hover like a hummingbird or dart through the trees like a chickadee would be incredible. In the past one hundred…
Signs of Spring
The last few days have been filled with signs of spring. The first rain shower of the year allowed the creation of the first rainbow–a…
Ptarmigan: Masters of camouflage in the snowy landscape
The occasional cluck will draw attention to the position of a ptarmigan along with their numerous tracks in the snow but seeing the ptarmigan isn’t…
What’s behind an antler’s shape?
When stumbling upon a shed antler, figuring out who left it behind is usually easy. Moose have large, palmate antlers with numerous tines. White-tailed deer…
Mountain goats: Clinging to existence in the harshest places
The narrow ledges protruding from the sheer cliff caught enough snow to create a patchwork of white snow and dark rock that looked void of…
Glacier National Park Ski Trip
“Look, a goat!” Ryan excitedly said as he pointed at the nearby cliff with its ledges cloaked in snow. After a few seconds I detected…
Busy beavers leave mark on the landscape
The impact of humans on the landscape is undeniable but what other species significantly alters its environment to suit its need for food and shelter?…
Who poops in the woods?
Hardly a trip into the woods goes by without an encounter with animal droppings–otherwise known as scat, excrement, feces or poop. Sometimes all that is…
Quench your thirst with 7 interesting facts about water
How often do you think about water? Only when you are thirsty? When going fishing or swimming? Water is everywhere, even in the desert. Find…
Cactus: More than a prickly pincushion
The ability to survive and thrive in a sun-scorched land with little water has been perfected by the cactus. Located only in portions of the…
Baby animals can be born helpless or ready to follow mom
From downy ducklings to wobbly moose calves, the animal kingdom is diverse in the ways baby animals come into this world. Some animals are born…
The Incredible World of Animal Flight
To soar like an eagle, hover like a hummingbird or dart through the trees like a chickadee would be incredible. In the past one hundred…
Signs of Spring
The last few days have been filled with signs of spring. The first rain shower of the year allowed the creation of the first rainbow–a…
Ptarmigan: Masters of camouflage in the snowy landscape
The occasional cluck will draw attention to the position of a ptarmigan along with their numerous tracks in the snow but seeing the ptarmigan isn’t…
What’s behind an antler’s shape?
When stumbling upon a shed antler, figuring out who left it behind is usually easy. Moose have large, palmate antlers with numerous tines. White-tailed deer…
Mountain goats: Clinging to existence in the harshest places
The narrow ledges protruding from the sheer cliff caught enough snow to create a patchwork of white snow and dark rock that looked void of…
Glacier National Park Ski Trip
“Look, a goat!” Ryan excitedly said as he pointed at the nearby cliff with its ledges cloaked in snow. After a few seconds I detected…
Busy beavers leave mark on the landscape
The impact of humans on the landscape is undeniable but what other species significantly alters its environment to suit its need for food and shelter?…
Who poops in the woods?
Hardly a trip into the woods goes by without an encounter with animal droppings–otherwise known as scat, excrement, feces or poop. Sometimes all that is…
Quench your thirst with 7 interesting facts about water
How often do you think about water? Only when you are thirsty? When going fishing or swimming? Water is everywhere, even in the desert. Find…
Cactus: More than a prickly pincushion
The ability to survive and thrive in a sun-scorched land with little water has been perfected by the cactus. Located only in portions of the…