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OUTDOORS:
Arrival of purple finch leaves birdwatcher tickled pink
'In the wild, purple finches are masters at seed extraction from cones or from within fleshy fruits,' says outdoors columnist
Feb 25, 2024 1:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Diseased beech part of forest's circle of life
Beware false prophets when it comes to the trees and wildlife of the forest and its life cycle, warns columnist
Feb 19, 2024 12:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Hear that 'maniacal' laughter? It's a barred owl
Columnist urges people to keep their eyes open, especially around the bird feeders that have voles and squirrels visiting, as you may well observe a unique species
Feb 11, 2024 1:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
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 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
'Big thaw' causing havoc in our natural world
Mild spell is having an effect on the natural denizens of the area, as most of the critters of the wild find their entire life dictated by the whims of weather patterns
Jan 28, 2024 12:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Muted splash of colour remains mystery of nature
Columnist says the '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 21, 2024 1:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
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 columnist
Jan 14, 2024 1:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Red-breasted nuthatches now frequent flyers at feeder
Now common daily visitor to local feeders could win award for cutest bird, says outdoors columnist
Jan 8, 2024 7:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Need vs. greed in nature — a matter of perspective
Can a 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
Dec 31, 2023 12:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Food for thought on the menu at bird feeder
Jays and grosbeaks exchange accusations, mourning dove looks for peace and 'rough hoodlums' vie with cats to rule the roost, says columnist
Dec 24, 2023 10:00 AM
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