Monday, December 8th, 2008
LWC Podcast - Episode 10: Flying Squirrels
Flying squirrels - yes they do exist! In this episode we talk about their habits and habitats as well as how to attract them to a tree where you can watch them and enjoy the show!
The photo above was taken by Michele Morrow at one of her feeders.
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Friday, December 5th, 2008
Loudoun’s Threatened and Endangered Species
Habitat loss is a primary driver for the decline in the diversity of species and in many cases, animals are hit by the losses twice - with breeding grounds and wintering grounds impacted. It’s important for us to be aware of the status of different species as well as the state of their habitats so [...]
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Monday, September 15th, 2008
Black Bear Wanders Through Yard
This just in tonight from Joe Coleman, near Bluemont!
I’m excited to tell all of you that a young black bear ambled through our yard about an hour ago! - Karen & I were wrapping up our work & I glanced out the front window while answering one last question when I saw it in the [...]
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Monday, August 25th, 2008
LWC Podcast - Episode 7: Skunks
In this episode we talk all about skunks - their lives and times, how to get one out of a window well and why they’re a gardener’s best friend.
The photo above is of the skunk that came to our feeder and was quite patient as I inched closer and closer for a shot.
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Monday, August 18th, 2008
LWC Podcast - Episode 6: Opossums
In this episode we talk all about opossums, their life cycles, behaviors and what to do if one gets in our house.
The photo above is of Stanley the Opossum, who came to our annual meeting one year with wildlife rehabber Peggy Coontz who shared her knowledge of opossums with us.
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Monday, August 11th, 2008
LWC Podcast - Episode 5: Vultures
In this episode we talk about vultures and their lifecycles by sharing a reading from one of John Trott’s articles from The Virginia Naturalist.
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Monday, July 28th, 2008
LWC Podcast - Episode 3: Bats
Bats are one of the most misunderstood mammals we know yet they play an important role in our ecosystem and are beautiful to watch. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Bats of Loudoun.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
LWC Podcast - Episode 1: Gray Tree Frogs
In this episode we talk about one of our local amphibians, the Gray Tree Frog, as a group of them provide a chorus in the background.
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