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Arts & Culture

Snowy owls capture by flying, running in pursuit

My neighbor Crandall stops by. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, February 23, 2014 5:00 am

Columnists

The process of trial and error is still popular

“My cousin is failing,” my mother said somberly. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 9:10 am

Arts & Culture

Blue birds don’t have any blue pigment in feathers

My neighbor Crandall stops by. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, February 16, 2014 10:15 am

Columnists

Bless this fat-free, sugar-free, gluten-free life

About 45 percent of all Lucky Charms cereal is eaten by adults. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:05 am

Arts & Culture

Goldfinches change their color with the season

My neighbor Crandall stops by. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, February 8, 2014 3:53 pm

Columnists

What, huh, are you talking to me, Aristotle?

Column: Tales from Exit 22, by Al Batt I live where the streets are paved with snow and ice. The snowplow, attempting to sweep out ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 10:18 am

Arts & Culture

Colonial nesting evolved due to nesting site shortage

My neighbor Crandall stops by. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, February 2, 2014 9:27 am

Columnists

Cutting right the heart of the ‘hoodie hoo’

I’m thinking of trading my car in for a sandhill crane. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:31 am

Arts & Culture

Rough-legged hawks often hover when hunting

My neighbor Crandall stops by. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, January 26, 2014 8:46 am

Columnists

The Super Bowl means very little to cats

But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:14 am

Arts & Culture

Coolness helps birds maintain healthy body temp.

My neighbor Crandall stops by. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, January 19, 2014 9:31 am

Columnists

Snowbirds want to live here but not visit

Cold snap. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 9:56 am

Arts & Culture

Foods high in fat are critical to a bird’s winter diet

Shall I compare you to a summer’s day? That wouldn’t be fair to either of you. You’re Old Man Winter. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, January 12, 2014 9:22 am

Columnists

The Swami makes his predictions for 2014

My doorbell rings. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 8, 2014 9:37 am

Arts & Culture

Roost of house sparrows is full of chirps and squabbles

Column: Nature’s World, by Al Batt My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’m staying in shape. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, January 5, 2014 9:02 am

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