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Al Batt: Yellow-bellied sapsuckers plan ahead by drilling now, eating later

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, August 18, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: A good fair is America’s great public square

I spent 20 minutes watching a salesman peel potatoes. Time went by faster than $5 at a fuel pump. A tot wore a T-shirt reading, “I’m the ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 11:22 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: One of North America’s largest grasshoppers a common sight now

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, August 11, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Worthless junk could be yours if price is right

I wonder if there are storage units for storage units? I spend great clumps of time behind the steering wheel. I’m not complaining, just stating a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 10:29 pm

Arts & Culture

Nature’s World: Hummingbird brain takes up largest portion of weight for a bird

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, August 4, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: It is not agnostic astronaut umbrellas, is it?

I’ve been waiting. Sometimes patiently. I don’t know if it arrives by the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx or by that mysterious Spee-Dee Delivery man. Maybe wisdom comes ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 10:11 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Keep eyes open for ring-necked pheasant chicks as late as August

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, July 28, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Let the games begin — fly season has returned

There are no flies on me. There is no greeting card expressing that feeling, but it’s a great way to spend time. It brings cultural enrichment. I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 9:48 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Balding cardinals, jays not abnormal in July, August as birds molt

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, July 21, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Visit as a tourist; stay because of traffic

The Cubs should have been named the Onions. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:00 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Why are moths attracted to lights? How much do pelicans weigh?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, July 14, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: A squirrel takes pen in paw and writes letter

I have never written a letter to an editor before, but I am outraged. Actually, I’ve never written at all before, so please forgive any ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 6:59 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Other states may get naming nods, but no birds have Minnesota moniker

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, July 7, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: It wasn’t a horse that threw the shoe of course

I awoke to a world in turmoil. My shoelace had broken and no spares were available. I did what resourceful people do. I tied the two ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 10:06 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Up a tree: Female mallard’s nesting spot more unusual than usual

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, June 30, 2018 9:00 am

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