Adams County, Ohio - Nature & Outdoor Notebook

Let's talk hummers! There are more than 300 different species of hummingbirds in the world, 23 of which have been documented in North America. In Ohio, we are fortunate to have a beautifu...

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Bird watchers have been delighted to witness a large influx of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks in the area this spring. Feeders are attracting this beautiful species, allowing residents a close glimps...

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Garter snakes are amazing! While many native species of reptiles are becoming less common as humans take over their habitat, garter snakes seem to thrive in the disturbed areas of our lawns...

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Food webs are everywhere! This short video is geared for little learners - use it to start conversations about food webs in your own yard. Food Webs Video

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It is mushroom-hunting time!  Morel mushrooms pop up as if by magic in the springtime in Adams County. Moisture and temperature are key to their appearance - they like moist conditions (sear...

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Adams County has an abundance of amazing natural resources. One of those resources is clay! It is a fairly simple and fun process to collect local clay and turn it into pottery. First Step:...

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This baby Painted Turtle, Chrysemys picta, probably just crawled out of his/her nest at Adams Lake State Park in West Union when some local children spotted her on the ground. After some g...

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Have a look at this neat little video snippet. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eACnS54-Aew

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There have been signs of them, and sightings too. Now there is photographic proof. Have a look at this article from the People's Defender. http://www.peoplesdefender.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=...

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If you are a nature buff, you'll likely enjoy the popular Adams County Amish Bird Symposium on March 3rd. Experts will give talks on Passenger Pigeons, bird coloration, Ruby-throated Hummingbir...

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  A black bear was recently confirmed in Adams County by the Division of Wildlife. Apparently the bear had an appetite for pears. Check out the link below for the facts. http://www.peopl...

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            Adams County now has two nesting pairs of falcons with a successful nest at each DP&L power plant. In early May four chicks hatched at the DP&L Stuart plant, a month...

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My wife came across this little fellow yesterday while working in the flower bed. I've never seen one so small. We have a lot of tree frogs around the place and some spring peepers- can a...

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Dusk falls and the family gathers in the dining room to enjoy diner together after a long day of work and school. The children's stories are suddenly interupted by the unmistakable yodel of a w...

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This little bat was found clinging to a window screen inside Eulett Center this morning. When we captured him and offered some water, he drank and drank. In return, he kindly held sti...

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Yes Spring is here big time. Everyone thinks its starting early and it may be. We have all the expected plants blooming and a few we didn't expect. The Ladies slippers, Pink open, Yellow st...

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One bird that can’t be overlooked and is here now and just starting to display around the preserve is the American Woodcock. This “mysterious hermit of the alders”, ”timber doodle” ...

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Enjoy these photos, taken just this morning, of more signs of spring around the county. Wood frogs are singing, (along with spring peepers), spotted sallamanders are breeding, and s...

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Skunk Cabbage? Check American Woodcock? Check Red-winged Blackbird? Check Grackles? Check Eastern Phoebe? Check Other signs of spring: Northern Mockingbirds are displaying for mates; Red-tailed ...

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I turned the porch light on late last night and I saw this visitor guarding our front steps. I snapped a couple of pic's through the door window but he flew off as soon as I cracked open the ...

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With the deep snow and chilly temperatures, wild animals are relying on shear tenacity to survive the final months of winter. Birds like Tufted Titmice, Chickadees, Blue Jays, Nuthatches...

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We have received a few beautiful visitors this winter. Here is a picture of one. All in all we have seen three indivduals. Richard says three, two adults and one juvenal. We are hopeful that t...

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Four Eastern Gray Squirrels, Sciurus carolinensis, are foraging for seeds below our bird feeder at Eulett Center today. Their presence confirms reports of a very healthy local squirrel populatio...

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The Ohio River is mighty, and hasn't frozen since the Blizzard of 1977-78. With the below-zero temperatures throughout the past week, however, ice has indeed been forming along the banks. Huge...

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An adult Bald Eagle was seen along Ohio Brush Creek on Wednesday, December 30 2009. The winter months often offer good opportunity for seeing eagles in Adams county. Photo was taken by Mark Z...

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