Field observations recorded June 20, 2026. Habitats Explored: Oak Savanna • Oak Woodland • Seasonal Wetlands • Sand Dunes • Prairie • Pond Some places don’t reveal themselves all at once Some parks greet you with sweeping overlooks, rushing water, or an abundance of wildlife. Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve takes a different approach. It […]
Exploring Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve: Patience Among the Oaks Read Post »
Field observations recorded June 18, 2026. Habitats Explored: Floodplain Forest • Oak Woodland • Oak Savanna • Riparian Creek Corridor • Seasonal Wetlands • Successional Thickets • Lowland Oxbow Depressions First Impressions There are places that feel preserved, as if time has slowed down long enough for nature to remain untouched. Swan Creek Metropark feels
Exploring Swan Creek: A Landscape Still Being Carved Read Post »
Field observations recorded June 17, 2026. Habitats Explored: River Gorge • Limestone Riparian Bluff • Floodplain Forest • Upland Hardwood Forest • River Edge Flats • Wet Meadow Patches • Historic Canal Corridor Habitat The First Thing I Noticed Was the Smell The first thing I noticed wasn’t a bird or a wildflower. It was
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My backyard is about an eighth of an acre. Technically, I don’t even own it. I rent it from someone who purchased the property years ago. There are property lines, legal documents, and county records that determine exactly where one person’s land ends and another begins. Maddie, the resident fox squirrel, doesn’t care about any
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If you’ve noticed small, bright yellow birds showing up in your yard late summer into fall, chances are you’re seeing American Goldfinches. They’re one of the most recognizable backyard birds in North America, and one of the most rewarding to attract. But what many people don’t realize is that goldfinches don’t just show up randomly.
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