It’s that time of year again when we are all itching to go outside and spruce up our yards. One project that usually begins in the spring is cutting down unwanted trees. However, while we are trying to make our yards more aesthetically pleasing, removing trees during the spring and summer months can be detrimental to wildlife. Baby season is […]
Over the past month, the Northwoods Wildlife Center has been discussing the first signs of spring, and today, we would like to conclude with the first signs of spring in the mammalian world. Sure, there are many mammals, such as squirrels and foxes, that we see on and off again throughout the winter, but what about the mammals that choose […]
Last week, we discussed the first signs of spring in the bird world and which birds are the early bird migrators of Wisconsin. This week, we would like to discuss some of our cold-blooded friends, amphibians and reptiles, that begin to awaken as the warmer temperatures of spring arrive. Since amphibians and reptiles are ectothermic, relying on their environment to […]
Although it is a little earlier than usual this year, spring is officially upon us. Last week, we discussed spring ephemerals, their importance to early pollinators, and their symbiotic relationships with various Insecta and Mammalia species. This week, we will talk about the first signs of spring in the bird world: the early bird migrators. When first sighted or heard […]
Welcome to “First Signs of Spring,” a mini-series covering different signs of spring in the Northwoods. Spring in the Northwoods is always one of my favorite times of the year. Life is awakening from its dormant state. It’s the beginning of longer and warmer days, with birds singing, trees budding, and flowers blooming. In Wisconsin, there are some telltale signs […]
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