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Ripples 4/13/23

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineApril 14, 2023

This is one of my favorite times of year.  As winter grudgingly releases its grasp on our world, nature creeps back in the most subtle, and wonderful ways.  It is amazing to me, as I’m sure it has been to … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring | Tagged courtship, crepuscular, maple syrup, sap, slow, woodcock

Ripples 3/24/22

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Nancy NabakMarch 24, 2022

By Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator  It’s a prehistoric look accompanied by a prehistoric trumpeting sound. This interesting beast is our current pterodactyl of the sky, the Sandhill Crane. Sandhill Cranes are making their way home and their arrival numbers are … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged count, courtship, endangered, Midwest, Sandhill crane, Whooping

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 4/16/20

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Jessica JohnsrudApril 16, 2020

by Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes Education Coordinator This time of year, I look forward to a special performance that, for me, signifies spring has arrived. The show starts most evenings around twilight. The feathered performer sings and shows off his … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged courtship, display, peent, woodcock

Ripples 4/20/2018

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineApril 20, 2018

This week’s Ripples was written by Anna Hall, Woodland Dunes Intern from Silver Lake College Early this morning, I had the privilege of witnessing an American Woodcock searching for food in the front yard of the nature center. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged courtship, probing, sky-dance, woodcock

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