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Nature Watch: The Woods in Winter
The stormy season is here! In his latest blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis highlights the important role conifer forests play in protecting life below the tree canopy from strong wind and rain events. Deciduous forests, on the other hand, give up much of their protection with their leaves, but life persists, nevertheless!
Nature Watch: Birds of Different Feathers
Is there proof that birds of different feathers do indeed flock together? In his recent blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis shares his knowledge on mixed flocks and where we might encounter them. Read more to discover the nature spotlights of November.
Nature Watch: Fall’s Dilemma – Flee or Fight?
In his recent blog entry of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis breaks down the big decision wildlife grapple with each year – should I stay or should I go? – and the consequences of each. Read more to find out the answers to these questions and discover the plants and animals you might see in October.
Nature Watch: Gone to Seed
In his latest blog installment of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis sheds light on seed dispersal and the various strategic and accidental ways that nature makes it happen. Steve also highlights a precocious little mammal that lives its life in the trees, the Douglas squirrel, in all its glory. Click the button below to learn more about the sights and sounds of September!
Nature Watch: Bug Out
In his latest blog installment of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis draws attention to the small critters that make themselves seen this time of year, and those that take a little extra effort to find. Read more to learn about these fascinating insects and discover other species you might encounter throughout the warm month of August.
Nature Watch: The View Down Under
In his latest blog installment of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis takes us underwater, and elaborates on the life we don’t always see from land, and how you can catch a glimpse. July’s warmer water temperatures bring fish and other mobile marine invertebrates closer to the surface. Read more to learn about the different species you might see during these summer months, and the local docks that provide the best viewpoints.
Nature Watch: Bird Parenting 101
In his latest blog installment of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis brings us into spring, a time of new plant blooms, emerging insects, pollinators galore, and much more! The lengthening daylight brings nature to life. Read more to discover the wonders that can be seen on the Islands in May, including the beautiful echo blue butterfly.
Nature Watch: The Crowded Month
In his latest blog installment of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis brings us into spring, a time of new plant blooms, emerging insects, pollinators galore, and much more! The lengthening daylight brings nature to life. Read more to discover the wonders that can be seen on the Islands in May, including the beautiful echo blue butterfly.
Nature Watch: Night Flight
In his latest blog installment of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis breaks down bird migration. Steve explains that millions of birds participate in migration with a large number doing so after dark. Read more to learn about a variety of bird species, migratory patterns and blooming plants you may see during the month of April.
Nature Watch: Flight of the Bumblebee
In his latest blog installment of “Nature Watch,” Land Trust member Steve Ellis explains the characteristics of bumblebees and how they get a jump-start on spring, including their ability to fly in colder temperatures compared to other bee species. Read more to learn about bumblebees and other flora and fauna that will start to emerge in March.
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