Biological autumn is already upon us despite the warm, humid days. All around, beleaguered bird-parents are being pestered by the hungry nestlings they’ve raised: wrens, catbirds, swallows, finches, ospreys. The sound of begging is everywhere, and sometimes, I pity the … Continue reading
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There is a typical, and justifiable tendency for living things to stake out territories. A lot of that probably depends on the availability of resources- and not only animals but plants of many different kinds do it. Plants try to crowd … Continue reading
Woodland Dunes seems to come alive this time of year, not only in terms of wildlife but, people as well. One of the best aspects of working in a nature center is meeting people who are genuinely interested in living … Continue reading
We seem to be in some kind of seasonal purgatory right now, with our mild winter not wanting to give in to spring. I suspect the movements of migratory birds are being limited, as they often are, by persistent north … Continue reading