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“A tricolored bat was tracked to the underside branch of this river birch. The radio transmitter antenna can be seen sticking out from the bark confirming presence of the tagged bat.“
I wish I could actually see this!
From "Summer Bat Habitat" »
Jim Kennedy is truly a modern day Aldo Leopold. His conservation ethic shows in the work that he has accomplished. I am most familiar with the planning work he did at Bretton Woods and during his long tenure with the Hanover Conservation Commission. We need more Jim Kennedy’s.
From "Conservation and Habitat Management with Jim Kennedy" »
Yesterday, my husband and I walked on the trails behind Stratham Hill Park which is also near our home. We saw large swaths of beech trees affected by the nematodes.
From "Beech Trees Under Attack" »
Hayden, really enjoyed this update to your career. We met when you and George planned our latest harvest and update to our forest plan. All the best.
From "Coast-to-Coast Forestry with Hayden Lake" »
Hi Jim. I enjoyed your interview story. Like you, I’ve been a Grouse/Woodcock hunter since I turned 14 or so. Like you, I own some property (60+acres) here in western Vermont, do some habitat improvements (although not as extensive as you and Deb) and have been an English Setter fan since 1972! Over that time, my wife, Eileen and I have enjoyed owning/training and raising 8, the most recent is named Gus, and he just Sired a litter with a Lone Gone Dam here in Vermont. Gus is a Twombly Setter from Coronation Kennels in Lowell, VT and Elli, the Dam is from Hollis Maine; both Tri-colors like your Jane. There are 3 females and 3 males that were whelped May 1, so they’ll be ready to go the end of June!
Like you, I’m retired and my hunting has tapered off over the last few years, especially for Woodcock. That said, we have a few in our neighborhood, so I’ve been able to use them for training Gus. Sadly, we’ve suffered a significant decline in Grouse numbers, so the training opportunities, let alone bring any to bag are few and far between. I did manage one with Gus last year; a photo of him and the bird is on the Twombly website!
Best regards,
Fred Kamerling
From "Conservation and Habitat Management with Jim Kennedy" »
Excellent writing Kenrick, most enjoyed!
From "Eastern Dwarf Mistletoe: A Bomb-Bearing Botanical Vampire" »
Good article. Thank you for helpful info.
From "How to Rescue a Baby Bird – And When to Leave it Alone" »
Hi there! Thank you so much for all this info. I have always loved nature and all it’s wonder. I just wanted to mention that I see Praying Matis’ every year. Maybe since 2005. Some years more seem to be around than other years. I will say I see 2 to 10 almost every summer to fall. I wonder if people think they are few and far between because no one really reports these sightings anymore?? Also, I see different colored ones. They tend to be any color from brown to gray/brown to green. If we see them, should we call the fish and wild life people. so they know? Or does this not matter?
Thanks so much
From "The Truth About Praying Mantises" »
Very informative article !!! Thank You ! I somehow never heard of these worms before this article.
From "The Early Bird Gets the Jumping Worm" »
I found your article “The Return of the Osprey” both informative and moving. Your vivid description of these majestic birds and their daunting struggle to regain a foothold in northern New England has enlightened me about the plight of ospreys. Their resilience in the face of adversity is an inspiration.
The effects of DDT, as you detailed, has clearly had long-lasting effects on various bird populations. Your mention of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was a stark reminder of the profound impact our actions can have on the environment, even when we might not see the immediate consequences.
I was particularly encouraged to read about the successful recovery efforts in Vermont and New Hampshire. The collaboration between various organizations, including the Nongame and Natural Heritage Program and the Audubon Society, is a wonderful example of how humans can help mitigate the damage caused by past mistakes.
The narrative of the osprey serves as a cautionary tale about the fragility of our ecosystems. It’s heartening to see them making a comeback, and it reminds us of our responsibility to protect and preserve our natural world.
Thank you for your valuable contribution to raising awareness about this issue. I love to learn as much as I can about ospreys for my profession (https://www.pilgrimpestpro.com/osprey-control/) throughout Cape Cod (https://www.pilgrimpestpro.com/hyannis-ma/)
From "The Return of the Osprey" »
What a beautifully written tale explaining the mystical life cycle of the bumble bee.
From "Queen Season: Bumble Bees in Spring" »
Dawn, David and I are so proud of all your accomplishments. We are blessed to have become friends with you during your time at Tremont!
From "Learning the Outdoors with Dawn Dextraze" »
We always knew you would achieve great things Dawn. You were always so driven
From "Learning the Outdoors with Dawn Dextraze" »
Does anyone know where i can purchase some ramp seedlings to plant in my woods. Thanking you in advance. Jim
From "May: Week One" »
I ran across a gray jay that was tagged on Mt Jackson New Hampshire, it has a black band and a silver one underneath. I have a couple of pictures if I can send it to you.
From "Gray Jays: Birds With Attitude" »
Which ant likes to eat foam insulation?
From "The Carpenters Arrive in Spring" »
Great interview and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed.
From "Conservation and Habitat Management with Jim Kennedy" »