House Wren at Home
Twan and I both have House Wrens (Troglodytes aedon) at making homes at our homes – have you any nearby neighbors building a house in a house for their soon to be families? The House Wren’s song is probably one of the most often used songs for film and television, with their chattering call echoing through the background of so many classics. Did you know they are one of, if not the, most widely distributed birds in the Americas? At least before potential true species are further broken down in South America. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach...
Read MoreFeeling Spring at RTPI
This shot may have been from a little later in the season last year at RTPI, but it has a seasonal feel we are loving right now! Soon enough, green…we’re getting there…..
Read MoreOsprey Nest Building
Here’s a pair of Ospreys hard at work on building their rapidly-growing nest at the Clay Ponds Wildlife Management Area. It won’t be long before we see incubation in this huge, finely-crafted home, but it may have to wait for some cold temperatures and a snowflake or two…
Read MoreClean Nestboxes!
It’s that time again – spring cleaning! In this case you should be all set and ready to go now with cleaning out the homes of birds in your yard, sprucing them up a bit if needed before Eastern Bluebirds, Black-capped Chickadees, Tree Swallows and more arrive or start building. It’s a terrific excuse to get kids outside and engaged with nature as the days get longer, warmer and far more pleasant. It may also be a good reason for you to step away from the desk and get some fresh air as well. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreReturn of the Osprey
The Osprey have returned! Make sure your nesting platforms are erected and ready to go, and soon enough we will be seeing birds like this one toting enormous branches across our blue and warming skies.
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