This week we continue our series on wildlife tracking with a look at two of our most common wildlife neighbors, rabbits and squirrels. But first,…
Tracking – Rabbits & Squirrels
Tracking – Raccoons, Opossums & Skunks
Well, it’s almost February, the month of love. The greeting card and candy companies know it. The jewelry stores know it. And so, too, do…
Tracking – Dogs & Coyotes
This week we continue our series on winter wildlife tracks with a look at man’s best friend, Canis familiaris; its cousin, Canis latrans, the coyote;…
Intro to Tracking
We all have ways of keeping up with current events. Some of us watch TV; some read the newspaper or online sources. Personally, I like…
Animals in Extreme Cold
This departure from the regular column is in response to the recent record-setting cold the National Weather Service described as “life threatening.” Our resident expert,…
Toads in Winter
We’ve all been there at one time or another: That awkward moment when you realize you’ve accidentally woken someone. Perhaps it was a phone call…
Butterflies in Winter
You’ve gotta admit, monarchs are the current darlings of the butterfly world. Markings that are easy to recognize, combined with a 2014 petition for endanger…
Economy of Motion
The tracks that proceed straight down the middle of this sidewalk show how, especially in winter, coyotes can be masters of efficiency. Not as step was wasted as the individual moved from north (top of photo) to south. Economy of Motion January 26, 2018 The other night my dog Joey and I decided to take
The Race to Winter
Well folks, the race is on. Not NASCAR at Talladega—that’s not til a week from tomorrow. Nor the Cubs’ race for the National League pennant. (But golly, wouldn’t it be something if they went the distance?) Nope, this week’s topic is The Race to the Finish. That is, the rush for animals to finish all
February
Pam’s Perspective From the… Pam Otto is the Manager of Natural Programs and Interpretive Services for the St. Charles Park District February 15, 2013 If you look at the world through Hallmark-tainted glasses, you might be tempted to believe the February is the month of love. Certainly if you venture into a supermarket or gift