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My substack post today, for my wonderful subscribers, is a discussion about the combo of harts tongue fern and columbine. I describe this great duo and tell you where you can buy this unusual evergreen and deer resistant fern. https://lnkd.in/e8fr_syE
Deer. Dawn. Dusk. 🦌 Always. Be. sCanning. Deer are on the move - continually scan the road and ditches. Remember, deer move most at dawn and dusk, but can cross your path anytime. If you see one deer near the road, assume that there are more nearby. More tips: https://lnkd.in/gBN-iz2b
"I receive more and more calls each year from landowners inquiring about their seedlings having a “funny” look or appearing to look like “little bushes.” Inevitably, after investigating the claims, I find that one of two culprits is at work. I have already discussed one of the primary villains, the Nantucket Pine Tip Moth, in a TreeLines article a while back. Now let’s talk about the other one. DEER! Officially Whitetail Deer." Author: Paul Jeffreys, Ph.D Learn more about deer predation and control strategies for successful reforestation in our 2nd Edition of the June TreeLines: https://bit.ly/3KOKO5F
Quality of hatching eggs and young quails of different breeds depending on the age of the birds https://lnkd.in/ev3NXKjP
10 Fascinating Facts About Deer: From Majestic Stags to Timid Does Introduction: The Diverse World of Deer Deer are a diverse family of ruminant m... Read More - https://lnkd.in/d4BEy9u2
We want to hear your bat stories! Have you ever spotted bats or surveyed for bats before? Was it awe-inspiring, surprising, or even a bit spooky? 🦇✨ Your personal bat encounter story could be featured in our upcoming publication, shedding light on these incredible creatures and the role they play in our ecosystems. Drop your story in the comments below, or feel free to send me a message directly. We can’t wait to hear about your bat moments! 🦇🌿 #Conservation #Bats #WildlifeStories #BatConservation #citizenscience #NatureEncounters #Sustainability
This is the time of year when deer are rutting and the chances of a collision with one is much higher. Read these tips for what to do if you encounter a deer on the road. https://lnkd.in/eeYP_UFt
In areas where the two species overlap, knowing which is which becomes critical. Here are the five tell-tale signs for distinguishing mule deer from whitetails. https://lnkd.in/gH5zaCZz
Learn to deer hunt from subject matter experts.
Did you know wolves can help threatened loggerhead sea turtles? How? With their urine! Coyotes are the main threat to loggerhead sea turtle eggs on South Carolina beaches and are responsible for 85-90% of egg losses. A 2021 study trialed using wolf urine dispensers at nesting sites to deter coyote presence, and it worked! The application of wolf urine signaled to the coyotes that wolves, historical adversaries of coyotes, were present, and this resulted in a 76% reduction in nest depredations. For more information, see Wasuon and Rogers 2021 https://lnkd.in/g7qZxCNy _ Photo by Loggerhead Marineline Center. #wolfhaveninternational #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #foodforthought #funfact #wolffact #didyouknow #alwayslearning #wolfstudy #wolvesandturtles #savethespecies #conserveandprotect #makeadifference #GFAS
Bats need stable conditions at their roost sites. If temperature fluctuates too widely, it is more difficult for the bats to get comfortable. Despite this, this book from 1962 shows Greater Horseshoe bats in a roof without any lining. This must have been breezy as air blows through the tiles. In spite of this, the bats in the picture are clearly happy. How do we explain is? When bats cluster together they share body warmth. Perhaps in 1962 there were enough bats to keep warm, despite their choice of roost? Any other suggestions? #ecologylife #batsurveys #wildlife
