Six Facts You “Otter” Know
The first word that comes to mind for most people when they think of river otters is “playful.” Many have seen these exciting critters at the zoo or – if you’re very lucky – in…
Hitting the ground running…the life of a killdeer
The killdeer is one shore bird you can see without going to the beach. Their penchant for nesting in drier places near human landscapes has made them the most familiar plover in North America. We‘ve…
Great Jurassic Parks of Hamilton County
In celebration of a certain movie that is soon to be released, I would like to share a short story. As a small child, I witnessed an event that changed my life forever. Three velociraptors,…
Blooming Season at Highfield Discovery Garden
As the chickadees buzz in and out of the blossoming redbud branches hanging overhead and the plants sprout so fast you can almost watch them grow, it is the youngest visitors that draw my attention.…
Great Blue Heron Springtime
I wait each springtime and anticipate their return to the rookery. As the days lengthen I question and wonder will they really come? Often I gaze toward the large vacant nests across Winton Lake. I…
Bloomin’ Beauties and Wild Edibles
I think it’s safe to say that spring has sprung. It is my favorite time of year because of the many singing frogs, migrating birds and blooming beauties, of course! Once warm weather arrives, I…
The Turtle of Winton Centre
Meet “Mr. T”…well that’s what I call him around Winton Centre. We typically don’t name our Great Parks of Hamilton County animals, but when they come with a personality like this one does, well, you…
Get Some Spring in Your Step
The sun is content to linger above the horizon a bit longer each day. A slightly warmer breeze whispers, promising change. Songbirds call louder, establishing territories to impress each other. Raptors take to the skies,…