People like to say that the only constant in life is change, and I guess that’s true. Change seems to happen more slowly in nature, and more rapidly where people are involved. We are a dynamic species intent on improving … Continue reading
Jim Knickelbine
By Jennifer Klein, Woodland Dunes Land Management Coordinator Our connections to animals help us remain grounded in a fast-moving, technological world. Those connections can take on different forms throughout our lives and sometimes form without intention. For some of us, … Continue reading
As February advances we are treated to some interesting birds seen, or at least noticed, out in the expanses of fields in the country. These are not the typical birds which visit our feeders and become our outdoor companions of … Continue reading
Last December, as I was crossing the yard at the nature center I heard an unusual bird song. It came from a small songbird perched near the top of an ash tree west of the barn, overlooking a brushy area. … Continue reading
I remember looking out at the birdfeeder and seeing it crammed full of evening grosbeaks- large black and yellow finches with large bills. They reminded me of big wasps in a way. They would show up in the coldest part … Continue reading