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Ripples 12/3/20

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineDecember 4, 2020

Millions of birds die each year as a result of crashing into windows.  They simply do not understand the nature of glass and the fact that it reflects what appears to be habitat- trees and shrubs, or that it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged feeders, reflection, window strikes, zen curtains

Ripples 11/26/20

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Jessica JohnsrudNovember 30, 2020

Ripples written by Jessica Johnsrud, education coordinator For many of us, turkeys are an important part of our Thanksgiving celebration. You may consider them tasty to eat, but how much do you know about these birds? Read on to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged glycogen, hunting, myoglobin, Turkey, white meat

Ripples 9/23/20

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineSeptember 25, 2020

Although spring is widely anticipated as prime birding season, over the years I’ve really come to appreciate autumn.  At Woodland Dunes, our founder Bernie Brouchoud, spent many hours banding birds during fall, beginning with warblers in August and ending with … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged banding, fall, migration, relaxing, tool

Ripples 6/26/20

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineJune 26, 2020

In the last few months, a lot of people have visited the trails and outdoor facilities at Woodland Dunes.  We enjoy being a sanctuary not only for wildlife, but for people who need the calming, healing touch that nature gives.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged downy woodpecker, forest, surveys, warblers

Ripples 6/18/20

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Nancy NabakJune 11, 2020

Written by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator A bird that sounds like a horse?  Or how about a wild laugh overheard at a cocktail party? The owner of these unusual sounds is an eight-inch secretive marsh bird called a “sora.” Because … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged aquatic, marsh, preening, sora, whinny

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