Barn Owls
A farmer walks into his barn late one fall evening. He hears a loud raspy, hissing “SSS-SKEECH!!!” The farmer jumps with fright and looks up into the rafters. A thin, white object files quickly and…
No Bones About It
With Halloween just around the corner, many people are adding spooky accessories to their front porches and homes. Some of your neighbors may include a skeleton or two in their displays. However, when it comes…
The Future Looks Brighter
Just the other week, we received a desperate call at the naturalist desk informing us that numerous Canada geese were caught in fishing line at the Winton Woods campground. Not only were the geese caught,…
A Chink in the Armor
Whether you call them crawfish, crawdads, mudbugs or by their slightly more formal name of crayfish, “freshwater lobsters” illicit some sort of visceral response. Fear is one I often see when I show visitors how…
A Fawn on the Lawn
Everyone loves summer! School’s out and warm weather is here. It’s the season of lazy days around the swimming pool, cookouts and family getaways. Summer may be vacation time for us, but it’s one of…
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…
Hidden Gems of Great Parks
Great Parks of Hamilton County manages four conservation areas that are dedicated solely for the protection of natural habitats and the wildlife that reside within these areas. One of these conservation areas is Newberry Wildlife…
More Growing, Less Mowing
Have you ever sat in the garden or near a patch of flowering plants and been amazed at the buzz of activity going on around you? Well that “buzz” is presented to us by the…