By Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator A few weeks ago, I was walking outside just after dusk when I heard a loud series of hoots. It was the stereotypical owl song heard in the movies – the call of the Great … Continue reading
Category Archives: Birds
By Kennedy Zittel, naturalist It’s that time of year again when the spotlight is on those once “extinct,” gobbling, snood-covered birds. Wait – what? Wild turkeys. It was only recently that we could even see wild turkeys here. The species … Continue reading
by Kennedy Zittel, naturalist Spring is here! And with that brings a lot of birds returning for the warmer months once more. Among those returning birds is one of my all-time favorites! Perhaps not everyone’s top choice when thinking of … Continue reading
By Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Who doesn’t love to watch the sunrise? The oranges, pinks, and reds light up the sky and cast a soft warm glow over the ground below. During the winter, one of my favorite things to do … Continue reading
by Davin Dahl, summer intern While on an early morning run, I looked to my left toward the West Twin River. Gliding over the surface of the river was a pair of Great Blue Herons. The smoothness of their movements … Continue reading