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OUTDOORS:
First stab at taxidermy was the cat's meow — sadly
As a youngster, our columnist went to pains to create a life-like mount of a ruffed grouse and it was a thing of beauty, until it wasn't
Mar 26, 2023 1:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Winged bandits a hyper bundle of muscle, feathers
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 outdoors columnist
Mar 19, 2023 2:20 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Entertainer is an enigma wrapped up in a squirrel
Columnist has come to enjoy the 'slapstick humour of this troupe of performers' at the bird feeder ... but not when they invade the attic
Mar 12, 2023 2:45 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Forget the robin; horned lark first sign of spring
Columnist discovered a pair of horned larks on the side of the road as they performed their 'courtship rituals,' which means spring can't be far away
Mar 5, 2023 1:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Window pane can look, feel real to confused birds
When things in the natural world turn ugly, it's important to know what resources to connect with, says outdoors columnist
Feb 26, 2023 2:15 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Winter interrupted leaves our wildlife perplexed
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
Feb 20, 2023 8:00 AM
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OUTDOORS:
Now is the perfect time to build avian taverns
As habitat continues to disappear and natural nesting sites disappear, it's important to build nesting boxes for our feathered friends, says columnist
Feb 12, 2023 2:45 PM
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OUTDOORS:
'Neighbourhood terror' wreaks havoc at bird feeder
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
Feb 5, 2023 2:00 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Resilient, majestic elm trees deserve respect
Due to disease, elms aren't as abundant as they once were, but they can still be found in this area, columnist explains
Jan 29, 2023 2:45 PM
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OUTDOORS:
Yowling of coyote leads to rare, close encounter
Coyote, cattle and photographer all played nice during awe-inspiring 40-minute span that put the mammals in close proximity to one another
Jan 23, 2023 8:00 AM
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