Monthly Archives: February 2023

The years that I have spent here watching fishing birds has shown me that to be very good at one survival task requires sacrificing other powers. Loons, like other fishing birds, have large webbed feet for underwater propulsion. Unlike most … Continue reading →

Humans often detest the roof rat, a variety of common black rat, for the very traits that have enabled both humans and the rat to spread worldwide. Rats are exceptionally adaptable, eat a wide variety of food, and travel well … Continue reading →