It’s Only Natural: Coastal egrets occasionally venture inland
Great egret with fish. In addition to fish, great egrets dine on frogs, snakes, small mammals, crayfish, and a variety of insects. (Photos by…
It’s Only Natural: Most wasps go it alone
An unknown species of solitary wasp stings a caterpillar to bring back to its larvae. (Photos by Mary Holland) When we think of a…
It’s Only Natural: Ticks not entirely to blame for Lyme disease
A white-footed mouse, a breed known to transmit Lyme disease. (Photos by Mary Holland) No longer can we roam the woods and fields with…
It’s Only Natural: Ravens known for their ingenutiy
A common raven curiously eyes the camera. (Photo by Mary Holland) The common raven (Corvus corax) has long been a part of the folklore…
It’s Only Natural: Spider silk unmatched by humans
All spiders can do something that no human can: spin silk.…
It’s Only Natural: Conifers built to survive the winter
Trees, unlike animals, cannot move in order to avoid extreme winter conditions, and unlike many other plants, they don't have the option to overwinter…
It’s Only Natural: Mammals get creative to keep warm in winter
Some mammals, such as the red fox, typically sleep out in the open. Most mammals, however, seek more protection from winter's freezing temperatures, cold…
It’s Only Natural: Look, but don’t touch
About the only characteristic that holds true for any poison ivy plant is that its leaves are divided into three leaflets. Other than this,…
It’s Only Natural: Not your typical dating scene
Because porcupines are one of the largest rodents in New England, you would think that seeing one would be a common occurrence. However, it…
It’s Only Natural: Digger wasps live up to their name
Generally speaking, wasps are to be avoided. Digger wasps, however, usually avoid humans, and rarely sting them…
