Wildlife

Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Posted by Dene Brock - Administrator on March 9, 2010 at 10:40 pm

The most common large hawk in North America, most birds are year round residents except in the northernmost areas. This is one of the most variable of the hawks as far as plumage is concerned. Adults of most forms can be told by the rusty red tail. In general the species is a large hawk [...]

Beeautiful Macro Photography – Children’s Eye Foundation Calendar Photo Contest

Posted by Dene Brock - Administrator on April 12, 2009 at 9:02 am

One of the most popular Children’s Eye Foundation programs is the “I Care for Eye Care” Calendar, where children around the world submit their vision of eye care. For the last few years, they requested that children submit their artwork. This year, they are asking for digital photographs that represent the slogan of the calendar, “It’s a Beautiful Thing to See.”

Who’s Been Eating My Trash?

Posted by Dene Brock - Administrator on March 11, 2009 at 9:03 pm

Do you have nightly visitors that manage to “trash” your trash, but don’t know who the culprit is? Take a look at the clues to identify the garbage thief. Dogs will knock over the can, tear open the bags, then strew the debris over a wide area. Opossum take what they want and drag it [...]

Should We Feed The Birds?

Posted by Dene Brock - Administrator on December 30, 2008 at 8:03 pm

When asked, I say – FEED THE BIRDS! Especially in the summer and the winter when there is less food available and more stress on them temperature-wise. I keep my feeders full year-round and enjoy all of my feathered visitors.