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Crow’s Nest Camp week four

July 26, 2013

We had another great week of camp at Crow’s Nest, this time with much cooler weather and still very lucky avoiding thunderstorms. The third and…

Carolina Wrens Fledge

July 25, 2013

Mike Coll, Hildacy Preserve Manager For the second time in three years, a pair of Carolina Wrens made a nest in a little ceramic birdhouse that…

Crow’s Nest: Consider the reel mower

Consider the simple hand-pushed reel mower. Crow’s Nest Preserve is 600 acres, has miles of trails, and not insignificant lawns around several historic houses on…

Mariton: Hummingbird Moth

July 24, 2013

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus This Hummingbird Clearwing (Hermanis thysbe) also loves the nectar of Bergamot and other flowers.  If you…

Mariton: Bergamot and Butterflies

July 23, 2013

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. The Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is in full bloom at Mariton.  You will find patches of…

Kestrels at Hildacy

July 22, 2013

Mike Coll, Hildacy Preserve Manager The American Kestrel is North America’s smallest falcon. It is a cavity-nesting bird that lives in open areas like meadows. Because…

Night Sky film screening & discussion

July 21, 2013

Last week was a day on which to consider the sounds of nature around us—World Listening Day. This week there is a local event regarding…

Polyphemus Moth Emerges

July 20, 2013

Mike Coll, Preserve Manager The polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus), is one of North America’s giant silk moths. I found this one as a caterpillar last fall…

Crow’s Nest Camp week three

This week we had morning and afternoon sessions with first and second graders. Their programs are geared toward getting them comfortable in just one part…

Hummingbirds Feeding

July 19, 2013

By Mike Coll, Preserve Manager The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only hummingbird that is seen regularly in the eastern United States. Males have the red…