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Eureka Leader - Oct. 2

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OUTDOORS: Hummingbirds spread out during summer
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OUTDOORS: Hummingbirds spread out during summer

  • By John Winkelman
  • Jul 4, 2025

After hearing from several Leader readers about observing fewer hummingbirds this spring, I checked in with state Department of Conservation o…

OUTDOORS: Hummingbird return brings more bright vibrancy to spring
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OUTDOORS: Hummingbird return brings more bright vibrancy to spring

  • By John Winkelman
  • Apr 18, 2025

Spring brings bright color back to a gray landscape, and few things illustrate that vibrancy better than the ruby-throated hummingbird. The da…

OUTDOORS: Efforts needed to keep cats from killing birds
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OUTDOORS: Efforts needed to keep cats from killing birds

  • By John Winkelman
  • Feb 7, 2025

Fifteen years ago I became a cat owner for the first time. Actually, I’m more of a co-owner, and in all reality, we are the ones who are owned…

OUTDOORS: Birds of prey program back at Powder Valley
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OUTDOORS: Birds of prey program back at Powder Valley

  • By John Winkelman
  • Jan 10, 2025

Bird watching in the winter has its perks even if it isn’t prime time for following our feathered friends. While most of our spring and summer…

OUTDOORS: Christmas Bird Count seeks volunteers to carry on 125-year tradition
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OUTDOORS: Christmas Bird Count seeks volunteers to carry on 125-year tradition

  • By John Winkelman
  • Dec 6, 2024

The Thanksgiving Day celebrations are barely behind us, and we are already full speed ahead toward Christmas. One holiday tradition celebrates…

OUTDOORS: Waterfowl and migratory bird hunting options
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OUTDOORS: Waterfowl and migratory bird hunting options

  • By John Winkelman
  • Sep 20, 2024

While white-tailed deer and wild turkeys generate the greatest fanfare among the fall hunting seasons, those who hope to fill their game bags …

Pet Spot: Stella sits pretty when owner dresses her for holidays
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Pet Spot: Stella sits pretty when owner dresses her for holidays

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 7, 2024

Tonya McKinnon of Arnold said the photo of Stella that she submitted shows the 5-year-old boxer-pit bull mix during the dog’s No. 1 special occasion.

OUTDOORS: Black vultures impact on livestock being studied
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OUTDOORS: Black vultures impact on livestock being studied

  • By John Winkelman
  • May 24, 2024

Like a parent who would not select a favorite kid, I have trouble isolating one bird as the best of the bunch.

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Thousands of robins have taken over one Cedar Hill grocery store parking lot
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Thousands of robins have taken over one Cedar Hill grocery store parking lot

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Feb 7, 2024
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Birds of a feather are flocking together at Radeackar’s Market in Cedar Hill.

OUTDOORS: Audubon Center at Riverlands is impressive
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OUTDOORS: Audubon Center at Riverlands is impressive

  • By John Winkelman
  • Feb 2, 2024

Seeing bald eagles flying overhead near our house in Crystal City is always exciting, and fortunately it has become more common in recent year…

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