Tag: wildlife
Nostalgic visit to Linesville Spillway a hit
Julie Geiss and her family recently visited the Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning State Park to feed the ravenous carp at the well-known "bowl."
An effort to save the ruffed grouse
Learn more about the disappearance of the once common Ohio game bird, the ruffed grouse, how to help them recover and how to report brood sightings to ODNR.
Ohioans can help track turkeys and ruffed grouses
Citizen scientists can participate in surveying Ohio’s wild turkey and ruffed grouse populations by reporting sightings in July and August.
Scientists work to repopulate lake sturgeons
A group of scientists plan to spend the next few decades replenishing populations of lake sturgeons, particularly in Lake Erie.
Like clean water? Then protect the mussels
Learn more about freshwater mussels; their role in the ecosystems of rivers, lakes and streams in the Midwest and how you can help protect them.
Lessons learned from watching lightning bugs
Julie Geiss recalls the first night her family spotted lightning bugs at dusk on their property and the lessons they learned from watching them.
Ohio salamanders rely on varied lifestyles to survive
Learn more about the 25 species of salamander in Ohio, specifically the red-spotted newt and eastern hellbender.
Waiting to mow helps preserve the bobolink
Learn more about the "wait to mow" movement and how it helps bobolinks and other grassland birds who've lost habitat.
Embracing backyard conservation
Learn some simple backyard conservation practices that won't make you public enemy No. 1 in the neighborhood.
Coyotes are here to stay — and that’s OK
Wildlife specialists believe coyote populations have reached a saturation point and may be having a positive impact on agriculture and local ecosystems.
