As the atmospheric river brings storms into southeastern Idaho into the New Year’s Day dumping several inches of snow, I waited until mid-morning before heading out in the heavy falling snow. I ...

This week, local bird enthusiasts tallied around 30 species of birds here. The highlights included a sharp-shinned hawk looking for an easy meal and a couple of bald eagles. The woodpecker family ...

Last week a sharp-shinned hawk, which I have named “Sharpie,” made a visit to my backyard. Why, you ask? I think it was looking for an easy meal. The weather was stormy, and a big snow was imminent.