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Tag Archives: platform

Ripples 7/25/19

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineJuly 25, 2019

  This year has been difficult for ospreys at Woodland Dunes.  It’s a reminder that the natural world is not always as friendly to animals as was portrayed in cute nature films I watched when young. Neither is nature cruel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged nest, osprey, platform, rehabilitator

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

Ripples 3/22/18

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 26, 2018

Years ago ospreys weren’t seen in our area.  They, like other birds of prey, were susceptible to the insecticide DDT, which caused their eggs to become brittle and easily broken.  When I was young, ospreys and bald eagles were rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Tagged nesting, osprey, platform
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