The Return of the Herons
As spring approaches, the return of the great blue herons begins. For the last few years, we have had the pleasure at Winton Woods of watching many great blue herons grow up. That’s because we… The Return of the Herons
Busy Beavers
While walking along the Oakleaf Trail at Miami Whitewater Forest, you may notice the handiwork of nature’s most skilled architect: the North American beaver. This rascally rodent leaves behind a lot of evidence for visitors… Busy Beavers
Birds of a Feather Do Stick Together!
Have you ever wondered how our local birds survive this winter’s bitter cold temperatures? Birds are warm-blooded (like humans), so they can produce their own body heat. They take it a step further, though. Birds… Birds of a Feather Do Stick Together!
Coyote Alert
Recently, Great Parks has received a flurry of coyote sightings and even a few reports of pets being attacked, so we thought it is time for a refresher and update on our largest wild canine.… Coyote Alert
WOOD You Like to See Some Beavers?
New to the outdoors? Not really sure where to go to see wildlife? No problem! The parks have plenty of trails and natural areas for you to explore and find the best viewing spots. Take… WOOD You Like to See Some Beavers?
Plants Are Not Optional
It’s no secret that suburban development is a real and constantly growing threat to wildlife. But did you know there are things you can do in your own backyard to help? In his book, “Bringing… Plants Are Not Optional
Hard Times for Toads
Amphibians have been having a pretty hard go of it lately. Numerous studies have shown that worldwide amphibian populations are on the decline. Worse yet, in May the US Geological Survey released a study that… Hard Times for Toads
Cave Salamander
When most of us picture an endangered species, we tend to think of animals like cheetahs, bald eagles and rhinos. These are all large, poster-worthy animals that live in far-off exotic places and easily capture… Cave Salamander
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