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Tag Archives: decline

Ripples 3/12/20

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 12, 2020

Its often the little things that make life difficult.  Like most of us, I have been surprised at the impact that a virus, a little bit of genetic material, can have on the lives of so many people.  Don’t worry- … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change | Tagged affect, decline, ecological reorganization, forests, warmer

Ripples 1/30/20

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 31, 2020

I remember looking out at the birdfeeder and seeing it crammed full of evening grosbeaks- large black and yellow finches with large bills. They reminded me of big wasps in a way.  They would show up in the coldest part … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged decline, disturbances, evening grosbeak, habitat loss, pesticide

Ripples 3/15/19

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 15, 2019

Earlier this week we saw below zero temperatures and the world was crispy. Now we’re above freezing and the world is soggy.  March has something for everyone and something new almost every day in the world of nature. Now begins … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring | Tagged decline, insects, lichens, maple syrup, marsh, red-winged blackbirds

Ripples 12/6/18

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineDecember 26, 2018

People are very good at doing things- when we put our minds to it, we are able to accomplish remarkable tasks, both good and bad.  Sometimes I think that we are better at doing than understanding.  Recently I saw a story … Continue reading →

Posted in Insects | Tagged climate change, decline, ecology, pesticide, trouble

Ripples 7/12/18

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineJuly 16, 2018

During the course of summer one notices the waves of different insects that are present at different times.  One might assume that they are present throughout the season, but really their populations ebb and flow during distinct periods, at least … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly | Tagged decline, migration, milkweed, monarch, reproduction
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