Author: Sebastian Harris

Hobomok skipper visiting a poke milkweed

Milkweed: The Benefits Beyond Monarchs

August 13, 2026

The connection between milkweeds, of the genus Asclepias, and the iconic monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is becoming more widely appreciated. But for those unfamiliar: monarch caterpillars are picky eaters (as…

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Starter Warblers: Four Species to Identify This Spring

May 13, 2026

The warblers have returned. And as is tradition, I will learn their calls and promptly forget them by the same time next year. Certain taxonomic groups have an intimidation factor…

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baby northern ringneck snake

Tiny, Secretive, and Amazing: Meet the Northern Ringneck Snake

April 13, 2026

Unlike many other parts of the world, snakes in the northeastern U.S. are (generally speaking) pretty tiny. But similar to snakes anywhere, ours tend to be shy, secretive, and elusive….

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