This 3/4 mile loop trail is a hidden gem in the area. While most people pass it by for the larger Marshlands Conservancy, this spot is worth checking out.
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Otter Creek Preserve Story
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Is my Monarch a Male or female? How to Tell the Difference
Learn how to tell the difference between Male and Female Monarch Butterflies – from Chrysalis to adult. Take a quiz at the end!
Rearing Monarch Caterpillars: How to Get Started – The Basics
Learn the basics of monarch rearing from Egg to Adult. A great place to start, especially if you’re new to the species!
Thinking about rearing Monarchs? New Evidence To Consider
Rearing Monarchs is educational, rewarding, often time consuming and simply amazing. If you’re interesting in rearing them, read this first.
Forest Park Waterhole Story Videos
2020 An early season check on the status of the Waterhole Although it was almost noon when we were able to stop by, the activity was jam packed with warblers and others! The activity is starting to pickup! Take a look! Baby Robins in the nest along with warblers and other migrants galore! More migrants […]
Forest Park Waterhole
The Waterhole in Forest Park is an incredible place to see a large variety of migrating warblers. It’s so incredible that we visit almost every day during migration and many people even bring chairs – it’s like a warbler theater!
Oakland Lake Story Videos
2020 Made a short stop to check out the waterfowl – always fun to see what migrating species have arrived! An unplaned stop yielded an unexpected bird! Took a quick little solo trip here this afternoon. When a Prothonotary Warbler was spotted here we had to check it out! 2019 Took a quick walk around […]
Oakland Lake
Oakland Lake is a 15,000-year-old spring-fed glacial kettle pond and is part of the Alley Pond Park Complex.
There is a paved .6 mile loop around the lake, and while it can get quite crowded with joggers and walkers, it’s a great birding spot.
Jones West End Story Videos
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