Category: Nature
Feeding Wild Birds: Is it Helpful or Harmful?
January 31, 2019
I’ve gotten the occasional concerned comment about the perceived negative effects of wild bird feeding. In an attempt to understand the benefits and unintended consequences of feeding wild birds, I’ve put together this blog post with some of the latest research in this area.
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Woodpeckers: A North American Keystone Species
January 11, 2019
Woodpeckers are amazing birds. I was shocked to learn that some people consider them pests! This is because of the harm that they can cause to living trees. Despite this harm, woodpeckers are crucial for the survival of so many species.
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Environmental Destruction: Individual vs. Collective Action
December 5, 2018
Scientists have issued a warning regarding our mismanagement of the environment. What can we do to avoid further environmental destruction?