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A monarch butterfly enjoys the nectar of common milkweed.

Monarch Tagging: How Did We Get Here and How Can You Participate?

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No other species seems to have captured the public’s interest quite like the monarch butterfly. Nature Interpreter Stephanie dives into the history of monarch tagging, how it led to the discovery of the epic monarch migration, and how you can help these winged wonders.

A humming bird sips on nectar from a coral flower.

One of Nature’s Phenomena: Hummingbird Migration

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Director of Programming Amy can’t help but be fascinated by ruby-throated hummingbirds. These tiny aviators defy logic. How so? Read on as Amy shares more about hummingbird behavior and the feats they accomplish during their migration.

A white and brown snowy owl sits on a wooden fence post.

Unexpected Winter Visitors

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Have you spotted a visitor from the Arctic Circle flying around? While Santa has already packed up his sleigh, this feathered friend is an even rarer find in southwest Ohio.

Canada Geese Snow Prints Winton Lake

The Great Waterfowl Migration

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During the fall and winter seasons, we often witness waterfowl in southern Ohio without taking into consideration the migration that is going on around us. Many birds use this area as a temporary home during… 

Migration is Mind-Blowing

This time of year, as we humans prepare to travel near and far visiting family and friends for the holidays, there is a lot of travel going on in the skies above us. Every year…