Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during decades from the past. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those people and events mentioned in the articles,...

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during decades from the past. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those people and events mentioned in the articles,...

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during decades from the past. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those people and events mentioned in the articles,...

By Stan Tekiela Author, naturalist and wildlife photographer naturesmart.com The identification of some bird species can be challenging, especially with some species of small birds. For example, many people struggle when trying to differentiate...

By Stan Tekiela Author, naturalist and wildlife photographer naturesmart.com The spring migration is a busy time of year in the natural world. According to Cornell University Birdcast (birdcast.org), nearly three million migrating birds pass...

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during decades from the past. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those people and events mentioned in the articles,...

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during decades from the past. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those people and events mentioned in the articles,...

By Stan Tekiela Author, naturalist and wildlife photographer naturesmart.com One of my many pastime activities is improving the habitat on my small parcel of land, such as removing the non-native trees and shrubs and then planting a wide variety...