As autumn rolls in and Halloween decorations begin to creep across our neighborhoods, spiders suddenly take center stage. From fake cobwebs stretched across porches to real orb weaver webs along my woodland trails, the season celebrates these eight-legged creatures as symbols of mystery and fright. But behind their spooky reputation lies one of nature’s most…
Lately, my home in the country has been all a whirl with the sights and sounds of one of my favorite birds. Few birds can rival the striking beauty of the red-headed woodpecker. With a brilliant crimson head, contrasting jet-black back, and gleaming white belly and wing patches, this medium-sized woodpecker is unmistakable. In good…
I recently got a new rat terrier, and he reminds me of Rosie, one of my favorite dogs from the past. Rosie, also a rat terrier, used to chew her squeaky toy on my foot. After she passed away, I remember hearing a bird up in my pine trees that made the exact same sound….