All posts in Creature Feature

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Creature Feature – Pumpkins for Wildlife
September 26, 2021, No Comments

“Jack-o-lantern, Jack-o-lantern, you are such a pretty sight, sitting there inside my window, looking out at the night ...

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Creature Feature – My, What Big Ears You Have
September 13, 2021, No Comments

The long-eared owl inhabits dense woodlands where its monotonous, low-pitched “hoot” can be heard almost one mile aw ...

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Creature Feature – Late Bloomer
August 30, 2021, No Comments

For most wildlife, the frenetic season of establishing and protecting territory, finding a mate and raising offspring is ...

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Creature Feature – Bullhead Catfish
August 17, 2021, No Comments

Bullheads average between 8-14” long with elongated bodies and smooth, slippery skin. They range in color from ochre-b ...

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Creature Feature – Gypsy Moth Invasion
August 5, 2021, No Comments

The gypsy moth is an invasive species, not native to the U.S.  It hails from Europe and first arrived in Massachusetts ...

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Creature Feature – Gray Treefrogs
July 25, 2021, No Comments

Summer is in full swing and it’s a great time to observe frogs, which typically spend most of their lives in and aroun ...

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Creature Feature – Oh Deer!
June 16, 2021, No Comments

Many of us have had harrowing encounters with wildlife on the road, with most drivers reporting at least one close call ...

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Creature Feature – Father Dear
May 31, 2021, No Comments

Animal mothers are often responsible for raising their offspring alone.  Such is the case with ducks, deer, rabbits, ot ...

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Creature Feature – Lead Toxicity in Birds
May 19, 2021, No Comments

Did you know that ingesting one small lead sinker can kill an adult loon?  When loons, bald eagles, swans and other bir ...

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Creature Feature – Loony Tunes
May 4, 2021, No Comments

  Common loons are iconic of northern wilderness lakes where their haunting calls stir something primordial within ...