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Shark infographic -- shocking fact, striking technique
Started by Carol Blaney May 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I just came across this note from the Center for Biological Diversity, which links to an infographic that I found eye-opening. What do you think of this approach?Wild & Weird: If Sharks Made…Continue
Natives vs Non-natives
Started by susie ruby. Last reply by Diane Wetherbee Feb 20. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This a great article on natives vs non native plants. Do you find them a benefit or a bain at your location?…Continue
An amazing bird project in Nepal
Started by Carol Blaney Feb 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I wanted to share with you a labor of love that Karen Amstutz, a marvelous naturalist friend has recently put together: an interweaving of education and ornithology in Nepal. Here's the link to her…Continue
How do you immerse your visitors (and yourself) in nature?
Started by Carol Blaney Nov 18, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'm always looking for ways to engage people in the natural world, and I wanted to share this activity, passed on to me by Erik Westerlund at Yosemite, who passed it on from folks at Cornell. I've…Continue
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Comment by Carol Blaney on November 9, 2012 at 4:39pm -
Feral cats are hard on birds for sure. Hope you're able to find a way to feed the birds without feeding the cats!
Found a cool discussion of the feral cat versus bird dilemma on KQED: http://science.kqed.org/quest/2012/09/19/culture-clash-of-cats-bird...
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Webmaster Comment by Doug Lowthian on November 9, 2012 at 1:42pm -
Maybe I still have time to put up a feeder; had to take them down in this neighborhood there are so many feral cats teh birds really have taken a hit.
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Comment by Carol Blaney on November 9, 2012 at 1:20pm
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Tomorrow's the first day of counting for Project Feederwatch! There's still time to sign up for this counting season: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/
I'm planning to participate this year for the first time. Maybe as a gentle prod in that direction, a great horned owl called outside my suburban home this morning. It's an unusual sound in our neighborhood -- and one I treasure.
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