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Ripples 5/5/22

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineMay 5, 2022

At last.  The migratory floodgates have opened, and every morning reveals birds new to our yards this year. For those who love wild birds, this season is a feast.  And, with south winds in the forecast for days to come, … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged avian influenza, chicks, migrants, nesting, restore, spring

Ripples 6/17/24

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Jim KnickelbineJune 23, 2021

One of the highlights of the year for us are the summer bird surveys which take place in the Woodland Dunes preserve. Woodland Dunes was begun as a result of the very special Great Lakes Ridge and Swale habitat found … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged conditions, existence, nesting, point count, population, survey

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 5/9/19

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineMay 13, 2019

Somehow, spring is in it’s highest gear right now.  Migrant birds which spend the winter in tropics have now traveled north and are reaching us – hummingbirds, rose-breasted grosbeaks, warblers, buntings, orioles – all are showing up in our yards … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged dangers, migration, mother, nesting, osprey

Ripples 4/18/19

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineApril 18, 2019

  Written by Nancy Nabak, Communication and Development Coordinator She fell in love first. Probably around December or January. Then she found a little home and let her maternal instincts kick in. No one thought much of it, because honestly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged Great Horned Owl, instincts, nesting, osprey, platform

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