May 12, 2008 | 1 reply — When conks on trees release their spores, do new conks grow from the released spores? Or should I ask, what happens after the conks release their spores?

May 11, 2008 | 2 replies — we found a snake in our yard underneath leaves and dirt, we live next to a stream and we have seen the snake swimming in it. He is at least 24" long, brown maybe 3-4" circumference he may have some faint black spots but the snakes head is black and…

May 11, 2008 | 1 reply — I had someone bring me a baby robin. I figured that the parents were probably still feeding, but since this person felt they needed to save it I didn't know what to say. Anyway feeding this bird is a great responsiblity. My question is can I feed it…

May 11, 2008 | 2 replies — Why don't robins eat the worms that climb out onto the asphalt after a heavy rain. Most of the worms just dry out and die. I have never seen a robin take advantage of this feast opportunity.

May 10, 2008 | 1 reply — My dad was walking through the backyard with the grandkids when they found an interesting "thing" on a tree branch. It is orange in color, has long, soft looking, spikey things coming out all over it. At first glance, it looks like a sea anemone,…

May 09, 2008 | 1 reply — I saw this baby turtle roaming along the edge of my shed.I noticed a movement in the grass and thought it was a fence lizard. I was shocked to discover this quarter size, dark green, with whitish-yellow lines on the skin. There is red patch on the…

May 09, 2008 | 1 reply — My Grandson found this creepy-crawlie on a shrub.

May 09, 2008 | 1 reply — could you tell me some kinds of deducious and evergreen trees?

May 08, 2008 | 1 reply — My husband and I just returned from our week long honeymoon to find a birds nest had been made on our patio umbrella. The birds have been visiting for the past 4 days, and alot more frequently today, Thursday. I didn't notice anything early this…

May 08, 2008 | 1 reply — I have a rather large (5 foot) snake living under my porch in Elbert County, Colorado (zip 80138). He is about 1.25" in diameter, light brown with diamond shaped lines across the body. His head is the same size as his body. I can never…

May 07, 2008 | 1 reply — I am a teacher of the fourth grade as well as kindergarten science. When investigating the world of insects, it is difficult for the children to imagine how an insect "creates" a gall. Ideally, I would like to investigate a gall first…

May 07, 2008 | 1 reply — we have a beautiful robins nest in front of one of our windows under the roof of our house. there are three baby robins in the nest that are about a week old and they are doing great. mom and dad robins are doing a great job of taking care of them…

May 07, 2008 | 1 reply — Is there any type of tree in particular that the conks tend to form on more than others?

May 05, 2008 | 1 reply — Why is it that when approaching deer in the road, they seem to not move? As though they are becoming accustom to vehicles.

May 02, 2008 | 1 reply — My son found a large nest of eggs hidden, without warning he decided to bring in one of the eggs. I tried to call the local animal shelters and rescue in my area no luck no one knew what to do. I then tried to research as best as I could online…

Apr 30, 2008 | 1 reply — When should I put out the hummingbird feeder in Ft. Wayne, Indiana? what strength should the nectar be? thanks

Apr 28, 2008 | 1 reply — If trees/leaves clean the air, then do pollution levels go up during the winter months when the deciduous trees lose their leaves? AND do evergreen trees help with reducing air pollution?

Apr 28, 2008 | 1 reply — I know birds vocalize at sunrise or shortly before, but birds in my neighborhood in Philadelphia are starting around 12:30 am. What could be causing this? Thank you.

Apr 28, 2008 | 1 reply — We live in woods by a creek that empties into the White…

Apr 22, 2008 | 1 reply — We just put in a pond in September and I found long jelly-like "rope" with black specks in it wrapped around grass in the water. I am thinking these are some kind of eggs.