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Sweet on Sap

Susie Spikol,

It’s sugaring season, and humans aren’t the only species who look forward to the sap rising.

The Western Hemisphere’s Woodland Raptor Returns North

Phil Brown,

Wintering in the tropics, summering in New Hampshire, Broad-winged Hawks are Impressive Travelers.

Species that Skirt the Season’s Edge

Nate Marchessault,

While we may still be hunkered down waiting for spring, these animals get a strategically early start.

A Vernal Renaissance

Nate Marchessault,

With the year still in its infancy, the Earth warms and signs of new life begin to emerge.

May’s Unmowed Lawn Brings Benefits the Rest of the Year

Susie Spikol,

Give the lawnmower a rest this May to help pollinators and other critters get to work.

The Bright Side of Black Flies

Susie Spikol,

Black flies are annoying and people despise them, but they play an important role in the health of various wildlife.

Be On the Lookout for Goshawks and Kestrels

Phil Brown,

March is a good time to look toward to sky for these two beautiful species of concern.

Woodland Wildflowers: A Fleeting Spring Beauty

Brett Amy Thelen,

At a time of year when much in the woods is still wearing its drabbest brown and gray, spring ephemerals offer a welcome burst of color.

Spring Is Not Canceled

Brett Amy Thelen,

When the human world comes to a standstill, the natural world goes on, unconcerned and unbothered by man-made dilemmas.