How Do Birds Stay Warm?
Once again, winter is descending on Kentucky in full force. I drink lots of hot tea, snuggle under my fleece blanket, and wear lots of layers to keep warm. But…
Where Does Moss Grow?
We have all heard that moss grows on the north side of a tree right? And if we get lost on the woods, we should look for moss to find…
Winter Survival
Winter is the most stressful time of year for most forms of life. The key hardships are a lack of food and cold temperatures. However, don't let a reduction in…
White Owls in Kentucky
It's a unusual treat to see a live owl in the woods. They blend in with their surroundings so well, they are hard to see, and they like it that way.…
Hummingbird Feeders in Fall
Many of us love to hang a Hummingbird feeder near a window. Beautiful flying gems hover near the feeder to sip a quick snack, or they may perch for a…
What’s the Buzz at the Nature Preserve?
Everyone loves honey, right? Yum! We all know that honey is made by busy little honey bees, whose numbers are dropping drastically around the country. One of our wonderful…
Acorn or Not Acorn?
When is an acorn not an acorn? Sometimes you look up into the branches of an oak tree and see some peculiar looking acorns. They seem to encircle a twig,…
Blackberris vs. Raspberries
The older I get, the more confused about similar things sometimes. On the other hand, there are many similar things in nature that I have always had trouble distinguishing.…
Hear the lovely song of the frog in yonder pond….
A great crowd of frog enthusiasts joined Bill Dean, aka Dr. Frog, at the frog pond last week, and not one person said "EWW!" as he netted up frogs, tadpoles and…
Buzzing Bees
You never know the questions that may arise from a simple walk in the woods. Last week, I visited the Morgan Conservation Park in Oldham County for the first…