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Ripples 10/13/22

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineOctober 18, 2022

We’ve had it good so far this autumn. Bird migration and the seasonal die-back of plants are still the most notable aspects of the season, and both are advancing at a swift pace now. Bird migration began in July, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged fall, juncos, saw-whet owls, Swainson's thrush, white-crowned, winter ducks

Ripples 9/29/22

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineSeptember 28, 2022

The onset of autumn is both sobering and joyful. Although the change in season reminds us of challenging times to come, the delight of cool weather energizes us and, for me, makes being outdoors more enjoyable. Rather than tolerating heat, … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged avian influenza, Bald Eagle, chip notes, fall, Swainson's thrush

Ripples 9/1/22

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineSeptember 1, 2022

September 1 is the start of biological autumn in our region.  It is already fall as far as many animals and plants are concerned, and they are wrapping up their growing season activities and preparing to either reproduce, migrate, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged bird-banding, confusing, fall, migration, station

Ripples 10/14/21

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Jessica JohnsrudOctober 19, 2021

By Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator On a recent walk in my neighborhood, I noticed a series of lacy, white sheets on top of a manicured row of hedges. I stopped to investigate and found they were funnel weaver spider webs. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiders | Tagged abdomen, cephalothorax, fall, funnel weaver, sheet-like web, silk

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

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