White-breasted nuthatch the upside down bird
The white breasted nuthatch walks head first down tree trunks and can hang upside down. About five inches long, it is a tree climbing bird that feeds on insects and seeds. It nests in hollow trees, favoring hardwood forests and restored fields.
Risks of high water boating cautions and tips
Outdoor editor notes spring rivers pose hazards from high water swift currents and cold temps. Novice paddlers risk fatal accidents. experts urge life jackets wet suits and heat-related caution. The piece cites past fatalities and warns against fast-water trips at lowhead dam hydraulics. Includes local notices on licenses and safety courses.
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Nory Hall
Natural Resources’ Division of Watercraft
Hall
Canada Goose Day at Magee Marsh spotlights Gillmor
State Sen. Paul Gillmor joins the Canada Goose Day event at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. Co sponsored by ODNR Division of Wildlife and Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the observance runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with self guided tours, wildlife viewing, and staff on site to answer questions. Visitors should bring cameras and binoculars as they observe Canada geese, ducks, shore birds, and other wetland species along State Route 2 ten miles northwest of Oak Harbor.
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Ohio
Magee Marsh
Ottawa County
Division of Wildlife of the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
ODNR
Oak Harbor
Division OF Wildlife
Lake Erie
Pike fishing in Ohio from March to spring action
In March and early spring northern pike surge in Ohio waters. Lake Erie feeder streams Nor walk Reservoir No 2 Findley Lake near Wellington offer prime spots. Live bait like chubs shiners and golden shiners boosted by bobber rigs and No 2 hooks yields strikes.
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Ohio
Lake Erie
Norwalk Reservoir No. 2
Findley Lake
Wellington
Galapagos wildlife highlighted in March 17 film screening
The Black River Audubon Society presents an Audubon Screen Tour on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Elyria's Great Hall. Narrator John Wilson, a Montreal native, discusses Galapagos wildlife with assistants Jahoda and De Roy. Advance tickets are $2. call Norma Kraps or Corinne Dolbear or buy at the door.
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Briarwood Lane
Ray Hunt
Doug Dangerfield
South Cuyahoga Sportsmen’s Association
Ampol Club
Eagle Road Armory
Black River Audubon Society
Irst Congregational Church
Elyria
Galapagos Islands
John Wilson
Great Hall
First Congregational Church
Second and
Court Streets
Alcedo Crater
Volcan Fernandina
Crater Lake
Bald Eagle Sweet Georgia Brown Faces Rehab Drama
Ohio wildlife officials report Sweet Georgia Brown a one footed Bald Eagle sent to Minnesota for rehab is not thriving. Center staff describe a bruised wing abscess and poor feeding while optimism comes from Western Illinois University experts that the bird may still survive in the wild without ongoing human care.
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Ohio Division of Wildlife
Minnesota
Sweet Georgia Brown
Western Illinois University
Gary Duke
Duke
Center
Tom Dunstan
Western Minors University
Hand towel aids anglers in quick hand wiping
A hand towel helps angle by snapping or tucking it to improve wiping hands after baiting with nightcrawlers or handling a fish, saving time.
Coble's Fisherman Calendar Reports Fish Bite Timing
Wildlife Week in Ohio runs March 15 to 21 as the 44th National Wildlife Week theme We Care About Oceans highlights Ohio connections to oceans through seafood and Great Lakes trade The National Wildlife Federation cites Lake Erie as a fishery producing 7.5 million pounds annually and supporting recreation for millions while noting the oceanlike role of the lake.
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Ohio
National Wildlife Federation
Great Lakes
Federation
Lake Erie
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