Birds

Project NestWatch: Lessons Learned on the Bluebird Trail

by Gus “Bluebird” Longo, Summer/Fall 2017…

Katie Fallon Reflections

2015–2017

Chemistry: Twin Bridges

Songs of Summer

by Hannah “Plover” Moshay, Summer 2017 Environmental Education Intern

Through June and July, we hear song birds call out to the dawn and the dusk, their beautiful melodies serving as an affirmation that summer has arrived.

More Species than Ever on a Rainy Birding Cup 2017!

A recap of this year’s birding big day

A little bit of rain and cold can’t stop the incredible event that is the Birding Cup. Not even close. Over a hundred people took to the forests…

On the Eve of Birding Cup ‘17…

Every year, passionate birders gather for one of the highlights of spring: Birding Cup.

The American Kestrel: A Farmland Raptor in Need

by Noel “Bobcat” Bond, Spring 2017 Environmental Education Intern

Late March and early April mark the beginning migratory flights of American Kestrels (Falco sparverius)…

Habitat Network: Mapping the Way to Habitat Conservation

by Claudia “Juniper” Rosen, Spring 2017 Environmental Education Intern

Shaver’s Creek is undeniably a community of bird lovers. Tales of unique birds and first of the year sightings spread among staff…

A Short Tale from the Big Sit

by Ben “Swampfox” Steines, Fall 2016 Environmental Education Intern

It was 12 a.m. on the cloudy morning of October 9th as I stumbled through the darkness to find my way to Loon’s Lookout. The only source of…

Watching the World Fly By: Hawk Watch at Stone Mountain

by Abby “Chickadee” Hileman, Fall 2016 Environmental Education Intern

Hawk Watch.

Carolyn Mahan Reflections

2014

American Chestnut Exp. Plantation, Shaver’s Creek Exp…