Reflecting on the nature of the seasons, HIH Princess Takamado explores the theme of birds in snow with her photos.

When conditions are right, a space develops under the snow that is used by a variety of invertebrates and small rodents all ...

January 2025 has been unusually cold. We have spent days on end where temperatures never got above the freezing mark. But ...

Snow flurries swirl and dance from a chalky gray sky as the winter morning’s chill enlivens your senses. Marching through ...

Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and the fifth-largest city in the country. As Japan’s most northern island, Hokkaido ...

Wet sticky snow became powdery again as the cold returned ... And these owls are sought by many nature watchers. But the owls are not the only ones that are moved by the weather of January.

Passmore previously found that noticing nature improves well-being. But she wondered if people could feel the same positive effects in the winter, a season that can deplete mental health. About 5% of ...

Through the years, I have often been asked what is your favorite season to be in the woods? I always respond the fall when I ...

Snow on the ground, or the lack thereof ... Send your photos and observations to [email protected]. Read more of her Nature News columns online at Seacoastonline.com and pikes-hikes.com ...