It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It must be a…Moth? Written by Erica Groelle, Summer Naturalist Intern In gardens throughout the Midwest, there is a type of moth that is often mistaken for a hummingbird, the hummingbird moth. This moth looks … Continue reading
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Written by Breanna Gosh, summer naturalist intern. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go on a “bat cruise” on the West Twin river near Woodland Dunes. A bat cruise is a two to three hour boat ride done … Continue reading
That we are fast approaching mid-summer is a reality that is hard for me to accept, as it is every year. Nevertheless, the signs are there- the progression of blooms of wildflowers and grasses, newly fledged birds begging food from … Continue reading
The following was written by Breanna Gosh, summer naturalist intern. The Ongoing Journey of a Beginning Birder As a summer intern at Woodland Dunes, I am asked to set goals that I would like to accomplish throughout the duration of … Continue reading
Recently a whooping crane was spotted in Manitowoc County with a group of sandhill cranes; it stood out in contrast with its stark white feathers. Seeing this beautiful bird for the first time in the wild sparked my interest. Why … Continue reading