By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff As many hours as I have spent in the woods over the years, I have never seen a ...

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," ...

Spring is in the air — which means nest-making season is upon us! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez ...

Are Red Bellied Black Snakes Venomous? Yes, red-bellied black snakes are venomous, but their bites are rarely fatal to humans. The venom contains neurotoxins and myotoxins that can cause swelling, ...

A downy woodpecker is a small black and white bird that visits suet feeders. Listen to their call and see photos of males and females.

the red-headed woodpecker migrates south in winter into the central United States. Look for them in Manitoba in spring when you might discover them digging out space for a nest, usually quite high up ...

These include the Black-backed Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-headed Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, and the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.

Petechiae are tiny red or purple dots that don't turn white when you press on them. They can be caused by infections, certain medications, and vitamin deficiencies. They can also be a symptom of low ...

“(The snake was) politely asked to move on to the next drinking spot down the road.” A red-bellied black snake caught making its way up the outside of a Strathalbyn house. Picture: Snake ...