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Ripples 11/4/21

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineNovember 5, 2021

Ripples from the Dunes, by Kennedy Zittel, Assistant Naturalist During our owl-themed school program when we ask the children to describe similarities and differences between some of the owl photos it often comes up that some of the owls have … Continue reading →

Posted in owls | Tagged camouflage, eart tufts, feathers, Great Horned Owl, plumicorn

Ripples 2/18/21

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Jessica JohnsrudFebruary 18, 2021

Ripples from the Dunes by Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator. Recently one afternoon, I was driving along a country road and noticed a large, chunky bird perched on a stop sign. No cars were behind me, so I slowed down and … Continue reading →

Posted in owls | Tagged Barred, brown eyes, cavity, courtship, who-cooks-for-you

Ripples 2/22/18

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 22, 2018

There are some birds that only the most ardent birders appreciate, like an early swamp sparrow, or a crow, or maybe a double-crested cormorant.  They are no less worthy than other birds, and each has its own remarkable qualities, but … Continue reading →

Posted in owls | Tagged lakeshore, leming, migration, snowy owl

Ripples 1/17/19

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 15, 2019

I don’t know that we are so much creatures of habit as much as people just trying to manage busy schedules.  I am always amazed at what people can accomplish in a day, although somehow I only manage to complete … Continue reading →

Posted in owls | Tagged gray phase, red phase, screech, whinny, wood duck boxes

Ripples 10/26/17

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineOctober 26, 2017

As the reality of the fall season sets in, there is much to be enjoyed.  At the Nature Center, groups of children visit daily, being taught by our naturalists, staff and volunteers.  Sometimes they are little angels, sometimes they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants, owls, Seasons | Tagged autumn, owls, plantings, pollinator

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