Tag: wildlife
Strange sickness spreading to birds in Ohio and nearby states
There have been reports of sick or dying birds found around Ohio and in nearby states. Find out how to recognize the symptoms and report incidences.
Mysterious disease affecting songbirds in Pennsylvania
A mysterious disease is affecting songbirds in Pennsylvania. Residents should be on the lookout for dead and dying songbirds exhibiting strange symptoms.
Ohio advises poultry owners to protect flocks from unknown illness
With recent reports of sick and dying songbirds in Ohio and surrounding states, hobby and backyard poultry owners should take steps to protect their flocks.
Help survey wild turkeys, ruffed grouse this summer
Citizen scientists can participate in surveying Ohio's wild turkey and ruffed grouse populations by reporting sightings in July and August.
The allure of lightning bugs
Judith Sutherland reflects on the universal, almost childlike fascination with lightning bugs among adults from the Midwest.
How to find and catch crayfish
Catching crayfish is a fun summer activity. Learn where to find them, when they're most active and how to catch them.
Helping hellbenders thrive in their habitat
Eastern hellbenders are the gentle giants of North American salamanders. Learn more about this endangered species and what's being done to help it.
Banded eagle released after injuries treated
A 28-year-old female bald eagle that suffered injuries to her foot and eye received medical care and was released in Marion County, June 18.
Endangered piping plover nest found in Ohio
A pair of piping plovers are nesting at Maumee Bay State Park, in Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Life getting back to normal in Killbuck Marsh
It's only been in the last few years that waterfowl have returned to Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area near Shreve, Ohio after an absence of nearly two decades.
