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Results of the Sheldrake 5th Annual Backyard Bioblitz
“Change is the very nature of nature” Ilchee Lee “The way of nature is unchanging” Laozi We’ve just completed our fifth Sheldrake Backyard Bioblitz, and all five years we’ve loved seeing what was observed. Because we have scheduled all five...
Do Birds Migrate Anymore?
When I was a kid, it seemed simple: Birds fly south for the winter to go to a warmer climate. Is that even true anymore? On my recent walk on the trails around our pond, I spotted Mallards, Canada Geese, Mourning Doves, a Great Blue Heron, a pair of Mute Swans, Hooded...
Top 10 Fun Facts About Groundhogs!
As January ends and all of us feel weary of winter, we look towards February 2, Groundhog Day, to see how many more weeks of cold we must endure. These little prognosticators are celebrated in many localities, although the most famous is Punxsutawney Phil in...
What Happens in Winter at Sheldrake?
If you think winter is for dormancy and hibernation, think again! There’s much to see and do in the forest year-round. Look up: In the absence of leaves, nests are visible. Who’s nest is that? What clues are there? Look on that bush: Is that a leaf or an...