Although many birds fly south for the winter, there are some birds that stick around. If you step outside, close your eyes and listen you are likely catch the sound of a flock of Canada geese or a marauding crow. You might even catch the twittering of a black-capped chickadee or the song of a Read More…
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It’s Nesting Season!
Spring is a busy time for birds as they build nests, lay eggs, and care for their young. Here is a great way to get outside and help with some important research. NestWatch is a nationwide citizen science project that is designed to track status and trends in the reproductive biology of birds. It is Read More…
Look Up!
The Trees are in Bloom! When you think about trees, flowers aren’t usually the first thing that come to mind. But right now, ash, maple, and a plethora of other trees, are in full bloom. Their tiny flowers often go unnoticed, but if go outside and look up you will notice that many trees are Read More…
Look for Signs of Spring!
The nights are still chilly, but the days are getting warmer. The snow is melting. By the end of the month the days will be longer than the nights, some trees will have started to leaf out. There will even be some flowers in bloom. The coming of spring follows a similar pattern each year. Read More…
Count the birds!
It is time for some Citizen Science! What is Citizen Science? Scientists have a limited amount of time and money to collect data. With help from members of the general public, known as citizen scientists, researchers are able to crowd source data collection collecting more data from more places helping them find answers to real-world Read More…
Look Up!
Although it may seem drab and dreary outside, winter is a great time to get outside and observe nature. The next three weeks we are going to talk about the things we can see this time of year when we are out exploring. Look Up! Although most broad-leaf or deciduous trees lose their leaves in Read More…