Written by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist Recently, the usual bird chirping noises coming from the bird feeder outside of my office window have been frequently interrupted by very loud calls. Looking out the window, I am greeted by a bright … Continue reading
Category Archives: Birds
The onset of autumn is both sobering and joyful. Although the change in season reminds us of challenging times to come, the delight of cool weather energizes us and, for me, makes being outdoors more enjoyable. Rather than tolerating heat, … Continue reading
September 1 is the start of biological autumn in our region. It is already fall as far as many animals and plants are concerned, and they are wrapping up their growing season activities and preparing to either reproduce, migrate, or … Continue reading
Written by Emma Campbell, summer education intern In the short time I have been the education intern at Woodland Dunes, I have learned so many new and exciting things. My favorite thing has been learning to identify the many different … Continue reading
Owls have always fascinated people. Native people sometimes feared them and told scary stories about them to their children. After all, they are mysterious, wide-eyed, and have a curious, all-knowing expression. I think their incorporation to the world of Harry … Continue reading