More Than 100 Bald Eagle Nests Now In New Jersey

More Than 100 Bald Eagle Nests Now In New Jersey.

Too cool for words. Last time I watched bald eagles was in Minnesota. Beautiful sight.

Weasel Wednesday | Birds Calgary

Weasel Wednesday | Birds Calgary.

A great short piece about bird watchers coming across a mother weasel and her young. Great photos to see here…

Snowy owls flying across Wisconsin

Snowy owls flying across Wisconsin | kare11.com.

It seems that sightings of snowy owls this season in Wisconsin are much higher than in previous years. The reason? A drop in the number of lemmings, the owl’s primary food source, in the Arctic Tundra. This happens every few years and is a natural occurrence. Kind of wish I was in Wisconsin right now.

 

New Report Shows U.S. Wetland Losses Accelerating – Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

New Report Shows U.S. Wetland Losses Accelerating – Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.

In essence, from 1998 to 2004 there was a net gain of 32,000 wetland acres per year. From 2004 to 2009 there was a net loss of 13,800 acres per year. Troubling figures for a country that’s looking to save more money by cutting funding for wetland conservation. What this means is that more of us in DU and other conservation groups needs to pick up our game.

 

 

1942 BSA Military Mk.V Roadster with Rifle Clips « The BSA & Military Bicycle Museum

1942 BSA Military Mk.V Roadster with Rifle Clips « The BSA & Military Bicycle Museum.

This site has some fabulous photos and newspaper clippings dealing with the BA Military Mk V Roadster bicycle. The bike sported a special clip to carry a rifle and was used during WWII. Worth checking out.

 

In Honor of the Month of Halloween

The following comic is not in English, but that’s O.K.  You don’t need to know the language to know fear. In honor of the month of chills & thrills I present the following link.

After going to the page here, just scroll down slowly. It might also help if you ran the theme from your favorite horror movie through your mind while you read the comic.

NOVA | The Meaning of Dog Barks

NOVA | The Meaning of Dog Barks.

How good are you at deciphering the meaning behind a dog bark? Research suggests that we humans are pretty good. Go ahead and test yourself.

 

 

The Caring Owl – The Owl Pages

The Caring Owl – The Owl Pages.

The above link will take you to a nice set of pictures and a brief story about a rehabilitated owl that returns to its previous caretakers with gifts of food. It actually helps to feed other injured owls, and even tries to feed the cat and the wife…

How to Make a Hollowed Out Book e-Reader Cover or Safe

The following project will take you from having an old, unwanted book to having a great holder for valuables. This project makes an e-reader cover that doubles as it’s own inconspicuous hiding spot. It could be easily modified for hiding valuables in your car or home.

2011 Sportsman’s Night Out :: Thanks For All The Support

Saturday, September 24th’s event was a wonderful success.  Thank you all for coming.  Here are a few of the photos from that evening.

 

 You can view a slideshow here.