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Ripples 3/2/23

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 2, 2023

So, one of my greatest joys is tree planting.  At least, when successful. There is no guarantee.  If I have chosen a place with suitable soil, moisture, and sunshine for the tree species I’ve selected, and I protect it from … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants, Uncategorized | Tagged insects, Invasive, native, oak, sustainable, trees

Ripples 11/24/21

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineNovember 24, 2021

The things for which I am thankful may be slightly different than those of most people, based on experience.  Yesterday when we were banding birds at the nature center, I was grateful to hold a small, soft, warm junco in … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature | Tagged ecosystems, insects, junco, linking, Plants, thankful, trees

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

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