The Red-tail Blog

Spotting an owl glide through the treetops is a thrilling experience, its silhouette a shadow against the twilight sky. Owls start breeding in late January and early February. That makes late winter the “hooting season.”…

If you find your love for a great hike waning as the leaves fall, remember that sometimes all it takes to stoke the fire of enthusiasm is a keen sense of observation and curiosity…

Do what you love, love what you do– resolve to bring nature into your life!…

There’s no other carol that features birds like, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” But if you are going to gift someone 28 birds, why not have them be our North American natives? *note: do not gift wild animals!*

Everyone has their own unique traditions, but there always seem to be staples that tie every year together: family, friends, food, and nature…

It is not just hikers who enjoy this time of year. Autumn is a treasured season for other forms of outdoor activities, namely, hunting. Because both hikers and hunters share the same spaces over these next few weeks, here are a few simple steps you can take for a safe hiking season…

As weather cools, we wrap up in cozy sweaters and eat toasty foods. Wildlife have their own ways to prepare. But their preparation is key to survival, not just comfort…

Fear of zombies is deeply embedded in our culture. For insects, turning into a zombie is a very real and highly unpleasant fate…

Because of a family’s vision and the vigilance of following generations, Stout Memorial Woodland is a rare place where the public can build deep connections with nature for generations to come…

A balletic waltz repeated each year, ultimately accumulating acres of fallen foliage. Though many people find this ancient dance to be little more than another yard chore to add to the list, the natural function of fallen leaves is critical to the health of a forest.  A balance that can be too easily disrupted…