by Susan Bergen | May 30, 2026 | Nature Feature
It’s time to rethink our relationship to caterpillars. There are about 750 species of butterflies in North America and an astounding 12,000 species of moths. All go through a four-phase life cycle from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult. The adult phase, in which...
by Susan Bergen | Apr 30, 2026 | Nature Feature
Many native wildflowers bloom in the early spring to take advantage of abundant sunlight before the leaves unfurl on the canopy trees. They harness the sun’s energy to make chlorophyll, to flower and set seeds and fruits. Once their reproductive job is done, they...
by Susan Bergen | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog Post
Male robins are full partners when it comes to helping their mates raise their brood. They bring food to the hatchlings and show them how to forage when they fledge the nest. In contrast, tom turkeys don’t help feed their chicks and have little to do with them. ...
by Susan Bergen | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog Post
Barred Owls (Strix varia) are common inhabitants of eastern North America. They thrive in mature woodlands and suburban areas, like New Canaan, which are rapidly becoming reforested. They hunt primarily at dawn and dusk, but are sometimes active during the day. ...
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