One of the best things about nature study is that you never know what you are going to find. The more we learn about the complex workings of the world and it’s life, the more we become aware of exceptions … Continue reading
Category Archives: birding
I am currently planning out the details for one of my favorite events at Woodland Dunes….the Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC for Kids)! The Christmas Bird Count was started in 1900, as an alternative to popular holiday “side hunts.” … Continue reading
On many spring days during my formative years in Manitowoc, a shift of the afternoon wind turned a sunny, warm, pleasant time to a cool, damp one. At that time of year, “cooler near the Lake” was not thought of … Continue reading
At our place along the Manitowoc River, my grandfather planted wild grapes and other plants for the birds. Later, I remember him complaining that the grapes were taking over the lilacs and cedar trees nearby. And still after that I … Continue reading
As fall progresses the landscape changes, and even though we’ve been through this cycle many times (some of us more than others), the changes still seem remarkable. On Cattail Trail at the nature center, the vegetation is rich with color, … Continue reading