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Ripples 1/21/2021

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Nancy NabakJanuary 22, 2021

Woodland Dunes operates a station which “listens” for signals emitted by radio tags that are affixed to migratory birds.  We are part of a system known as Motus, which was developed in Canada by researchers.  As with bird banding, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Transmitters | Tagged antenna, banding, birds, migration, Motus, receiver, transmitter

Ripples 12/28/20

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Nancy NabakJanuary 4, 2021

Written by Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator Every winter, I look forward to snowshoeing, sledding and hearing the crunch of the snow under my feet. There’s something magical about walking in the snow at night or cruising down a hill in … Continue reading →

Posted in mammals | Tagged carnivorous, embryonic diapause, playful, River otter, slides

Ripples 11/12/20

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Nancy NabakNovember 16, 2020

Written by Kennedy Zittel, Woodland Dunes intern When the weather gets a bit cooler, when the birds begin to migrate to warmer places, and when the leaves begin to change colors, you know that fall has finally arrived. As the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall | Tagged beautiful, colors, maple leaf, Oak leaf, varied shades

Ripples 9/17/20

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Nancy NabakSeptember 17, 2020

Written by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator It’s fall so get out and take a walk on the wild side. I’m pretty sure you won’t regret it. This is the time of year where the air smells earthy and the earth … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall | Tagged earthy, fading, grateful, luna moth caterpillar, mushrooms, spiracles

Ripples 9/10/20

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Nancy NabakSeptember 11, 2020

Written by summer intern, Kennedy Zittel Have you ever seen a bird drink from a cup? I have, but the cup was made out of leaves, and it was attached to one of my favorite native plants: the Cup Plant. … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants | Tagged cup plant, drinking fountain, flower, pollinators, thrive

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