Tag: wildlife
Whooooo’s first? The great horned owl, that’s whooo!
Great horned owls are fierce predators with many unique characteristics. They are also the first nesting bird of the year.
Extinct Ohio fish befuddles biologists
How did the Scioto madtom end up extinct? Scientists are still working to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the Big Darby Creek catfish.
Enter the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp competition
Submissions for the 2025 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp competition will be accepted Feb. 1-15.
Report furbearer sightings to contribute to wildlife research
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is seeking reports of gray foxes, river otters and black bears.
Moose amore
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about mistaking moose courting for a bear.
Repurposing your Christmas tree
A live Christmas tree may be the best gift you get yourself, and local wildlife. Learn how to repurpose a live Christmas tree to benefit a nearby ecosystem.
The pileated woodpecker: A gifted carpenter
Tami Gingrich offers insight into the lives of pileated woodpeckers — the largest North American species still confirmed to be living.
Geauga SWCD to host program on bats Jan. 25
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District will host “Bats Incredible! Creating a Bat Friendly Backyard” Jan. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Dairy farm nuisance bird prevention and control
Ohio State University educator Dwight Roseler provides tips for dealing with nuisance birds on the farm.
Winter Finch Forecast predicts irruptions from the north
If you enjoy feeding birds, you may be in for a special treat this winter. Two species of northern finches have already begun irrupting southward.
