Thistles: Toughest Thugs of the Weed World, Able to Repel Norse Invaders
July is the month when suddenly, thistles are higher than your head and they rip holes in your arm when […]
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Sandhill Cranes Present New Baby. Guess They’ll Stay a While.
I’ve always felt chuffed when the sandhill cranes deign to visit. Until a couple of years ago, I’d never even
Slow Turtles Vs Fast, Mean Vandals
The animosity is hard to believe. After all, who would hold a grudge against a turtle. When wildlife rescuers told
The Lush and Grassless Pasture. Nothing for the Cattle to Eat
Last summer was a record drought. We’ve had them before but not as bad. The entire pasture turned brown and
Turtle Defenders Spring into High Alert
We’ve been rained on, soaked and flooded, but this is only happy weather to the local turtles. They have family
Outrage of the Homeless Swallows. Where’s Our Condo!
It’s all my fault. I wasn’t paying attention. So when the weather finally warms up enough for me to step
Return of the Sandhill Cranes. Giants in My Pasture
I looked out and there they were, the pair of sandhill cranes who have taken to hanging out in my
First Killdeer Today. Noisy Arrival of Spring
Some people wait for the robins, some for the red winged blackbirds, some for the first turkey vultures wheeling about
Winter’s Last Gossip Columns in the Snow
We had two day of blizzards, temperatures in the minus double digits and a massive pileup of cars and tractor
Summer Birds Back in Time for the Deep Freeze
February thawed us out. The month almost broke records for breaking records. Shorts and patio weather near Valentine’s day. Rain,