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Ripples 5/16/19

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineMay 16, 2019

Now we stand at the peak of spring. For birdwatchers, the weather has presented a challenge and east and north winds have not helped bring migrating birds to our area. I suspect that insects are less active near the cold … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged insects, nesting, refuel, warblers

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 10/5/17

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineOctober 5, 2017

We’re now firmly in the midst of another seasonal tug-of-war.  On one hand summer hangs on meteorologically, but at the same time, biologically fall is moving forward relentlessly.  Birds, bats, and insects are all streaming to places where in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly | Tagged dragonflies, insects, migration, monarchs, plantings

Ripples 7/27/17

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineJuly 28, 2017

Perhaps a special attribute of humanity is our ability  to continuously learn throughout our lives.  In addition to that, we have the ability to learn from those who came before us.  Creatures of the natural world seem to have mastered the … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly, Insects, Native Plants | Tagged butterflies, butterfly garden, ecosystems, insects

Ripples 3/23/17

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 31, 2017

There is a lot of “buzz” about pollinators again lately and they certainly deserve some attention.  Last week, the rusty-patched bumblebee became the first species of its kind to be officially listed as endangered.  Cheerios is giving away free wildflower … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged bees, insects, migrators, pesticides, rusty-patched bumblebee

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