Forest dwellers These little rodents are very common here in our part of the Northwoods, but they often go unnoticed. The southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans) is one of three flying squirrel species found in North America. They are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night, and can be found in eastern North America, from southeastern Canada to Florida, and […]
My name is Ryan Giordanelli, and I arrived at the Northwoods Wildlife Center in early February to start an internship here. As my last week here begins, I was asked to write about my many adventures around the state. Last year, I started birding as a hobby after seeing a lot of awesome species during fieldwork in California. As my […]
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 […]
“Bird brain” is a term many have heard used to describe someone as stupid, foolish, or tiny-brained. Ironically, it is “bird-brained” to use this phrase since, in reality, bird’s brains are pretty intricate and fascinating. Take the Black-capped Chickadee, for example; researchers have evaluated these small songbirds’ brains for the past thirty years because of their capability to kill old […]
Have you ever noticed tiny black specks on the snow near the bases of trees on warmer winter days when the snow is melting? If so, you have met an extraordinary little creature called the Snow Flea. Though they have the word flea in their name, they are actually a type of springtail, only getting the name based on their ability […]
Bald Eagles and Great Horned Owls are some of the first birds in Wisconsin to begin their courtship and mating. While other animals are hunkered down and trying to use as little energy as possible during winter, these raptors have something else on their minds… Babies! Let’s look at what their mating season entails. Bald Eagle Mating Behavior Bald Eagles […]
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