Last Saturday was the annual Midwest Sandhill Crane Count, held each year the third Saturday of April. I’ve been doing these counts for more than 25 years, and they always seem to mark the start of the bird monitoring season … Continue reading
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This is one of my favorite times of year. As winter grudgingly releases its grasp on our world, nature creeps back in the most subtle, and wonderful ways. It is amazing to me, as I’m sure it has been to … Continue reading
Spring has arrived in our Lakeshore, even though just a week ago temperatures were below zero. Days are longer, the sun is higher in the sky, and all around us wildlife is responding. A few robins and red-winged blackbirds stayed … Continue reading
by Jessica Johnsrud, Woodland Dunes Education Coordinator This time of year, I look forward to a special performance that, for me, signifies spring has arrived. The show starts most evenings around twilight. The feathered performer sings and shows off his … Continue reading
Finally, a sunny morning. The cool, cloudy, rainy March we just experienced only seemed to add to people’s concerns and worries. About the only thing we can do for ourselves is go for a walk, and even my dog doesn’t … Continue reading