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ArchivesChipmunksBy Iain MacLeod on Friday, December 26, 2003.Ever wonder how a chipmunk spends the winter? You may be jealous to find out. listen:
 Counting ChickadeesBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, December 19, 2003.It appears that chickadee numbers or at their lowest in 15 years. You can help gather data on their whereabouts by joining the Project Feeder Watch survey or the Breeding Bird Survey listen:
Repeat visitors at birdfeeders?By Iain MacLeod on Friday, December 12, 2003.You may think you are seeing the same birds at your feeder each year, but think again. You may have a few repeat visitors, but Iain looks into just how many unique visitors you really have. listen:
Cold-blooded creature in a cold winterBy Rosemary Conroy on Saturday, December 6, 2003.Have you ever wondered how amphibians make it through the winter. After all, they don't have the benefit of furry coats or downy feathers to keep themselves warm. listen:
Acorn Bear-MarketBy Iain MacLeod on Friday, November 28, 2003.Just like the economy, nut and seed production goes up and down in the forest. Iain explains how evolution plays a roll in keeping mast production unpredictable. listen:
The Return of the American ChestnutBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, November 21, 2003.The American chestnut: There was a time when the American Chestnut was king of New England forests, but in the early 1900's, they were all destroyed by a blight. Today scientists have found a way to use genetic data to bring the tree back. More info at www.acf.org listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Leave the LeavesBy Iain MacLeod on Friday, November 14, 2003.Don't be quite so thorough about raking the yard this year. Believe it or not, leaves are neccessary for the survival of bugs, amphibians and birds. listen:
Hold your BirdfeedersBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, November 7, 2003.Pickin's are slim in the forest these days. Unlike humans, wild animals can't go to the local grocery store. They can, however, show up at your birdfeeders. Avoid endangering the lives of bears by taking in your bird feeder until December. listen:
Why do conifers lose leaves a little at a time?By Iain MacLeod on Friday, October 31, 2003.Trees have to survive any way they can. Over time, confiers have learned that it is easier to survive by dropping a few leaves at a time. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Foxy NeighborsBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, October 24, 2003.Learn how to tell a red fox from a silver, find out why you're spotting them near your house and hear about why its ok to see them during the day listen:
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