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A bald eagle soaring through the air.
Bald eagle numbers have quadrupled since 2009 thanks to conservation effort
3/24/2021Read moreThe bald eagle population in the contiguous 48 states has quadrupled since 2009, according to a new report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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A sprout growing up from the soil.
Nature curiosity: Where does dirt come from?
3/23/2021Read moreThe dirt on dirt — what's in it, where it comes from and why you should call it soil instead.
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Jack-o'-lantern mushrooms growing on the ground.
Five fabulous facts about fungi
3/15/2021Read moreThe world of fungus is a literal kingdom, with tens of thousands of species including far more than the familiar mushrooms.
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A Canada goose and goslings eating bread.
Don't feed ducks and geese bread; you're making them sick
3/4/2021Read moreNext time you're at a local pond, resist the urge to feed the ducks and geese. They don't need our help, and we are actually making them sick.
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A cedar waxwing eating fruit from a snow-covered tree.
Drunk birds? It does happen from time to time
3/1/2021Read moreIt's not exactly a common occurrence, but birds do get drunk, especially at this time of year when the fruit they eat becomes fermented.
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A great horned owl.
Five things to know about great horned owls, the quintessential owl
2/18/2021Read moreGreat horned owls are one of our most beloved creatures of the night. Here are some things you might not know about them.
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A bird flying into a window.
Nature curiosity: Why do birds fly into windows?
2/17/2021Read moreHundreds of millions of birds die every year from flying into windows. We understand why they do this, and there are things you can do at home to prevent it.
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A spider crawling on a bed while a man sleeps.
Myth buster: We don't really swallow eight spiders a year while sleeping
2/15/2021Read moreYou can sleep soundly tonight knowing that there's no truth to the legend that we swallow eight spiders a year in our sleep.
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A muskrat and a beaver.
What's the difference?: Beaver vs. muskrat
2/7/2021Read moreA furry brown critter swimming around in the water can be any of several animals. Learn to tell the difference between two likely suspects.
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A dark-eyed junco squawking.
Love birds? Here are six easy ways you can help them
1/28/2021Read moreOur birds are disappearing at an alarming rate. Saving them may seem overwhelming, but there are many simple things you can do at home to help.
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Lambs Woods closed, trees down in preserves after Monday's storm
Lambs Woods Preserve in Lockport is closed due to a large tree blocking the parking lot after Monday's storm. Also, trees are down and partially blocking trails in other preserves. The cleanup is underway and preserve visitors are urged to use caution as the work continues.
Everyone is welcome at Four Rivers for All Abilities on July 24
Enjoy an outing for people of all abilities at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center during Four Rivers for All Abilities on July 24. Take part in hands-on activities, tour the building and enjoy being in nature as a family, group or individual.