It’s a sunny February afternoon in 1982 at camp. The hot water hisses in the tea kettle on the woodstove. Outside it is 15 ...

It was heartbreaking. I’ve watched the charming antics of squirrels around my home for decades now, so what I saw on the ...

The No. 4 seed Rams beat the No. 5 Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday night, ensuring a trip to Lincoln Financial Field to face the No. 2 seeded Eagles, who advanced with a 22-10 win over the Green ...

I knew deep winter had arrived when the first seed catalog showed up in the mail. These winter missives were really harbingers of spring, with their glossy photos of plump tomatoes just begging to be ...

Birds captivate us with their stunning appearances and remarkable adaptations, and some species stand out for their exceptionally colourful beaks These beaks not only add to the beauty of nature ...

Fans of backyard bird feeding know the frustration of having showers of uneaten seeds thrown far and wide by picky avian visitors. Not only are the errant seeds messy, but many of them tend to sprout ...

In September 2014, I wrote the following: “We have a wonderful winter bird population here in ... Grosbeaks — each with their large seed-cracking beaks; and the elegant Cedar Waxwing with ...

This is when bird feeders become a lifeline, providing essential nutrition to help birds survive until spring. Minnesota winters are especially tough for birds. Insects, berries, and seeds – key ...

Commercially mixed bird seed appeals to a wider variety of species, says the Wild Bird Feeding Institute. They commonly contain various seed combinations. With their high meat-to-shell ratio ...