Recent content from Jim Williams
Four little books on nature and a show about an osprey family
Learn about spiders, butterflies, beetles and trees in four new books, and follow an osprey family in a TV show.
New book helps you know your flycatchers
Three of Minnesota's common flycatchers are in the field guide.
That's no eagle: Turkey vultures are the other large birds soaring above
They tilt or rock their 6-foot wingspan as they fly with their wings in a V pattern.
Even common birds like the bluebird are full of mysteries
Despite conveniently nesting in manmade nest boxes, there are still lots of areas to study for Eastern bluebirds.
What's in a name? For birds, often nothing helpful
The American Ornithological Society decided to excise all names of people from birds and replace them with something more descriptive.
Catch owls on the nest via webcams
You don't have to leave your nest to watch owls on theirs.
To prevent bird window strikes, think outside the window
Decals or other deterrents need to be placed outside the window to be effective, research has found.
Keep your eye on the skies: Bird migration begins in three weeks
Survey finds millions enjoy watching wildlife, and spring migration is a good time to watch.
Cardinals stick around, and stand out, in Minnesota winter
Cardinals don't migrate or lose their bright feathers, and gather together in loose flocks during winter.