Library's 'Amazing Bats' Program Helps Dispel Myths
Bat and butterfly expert Jerry Schneider came to the Windsor Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 11, to give an "Amazing Bats" presentation to kids. The northern Vermont naturalist engaged the crowd by asking them what they know about the often-feared creature.
Let's Talk About Birds: Barn owl
Ghost Owl, The Frightener, Death Owl and Spirit Owl: the barn owl has earned many spooky nicknames because of its pallid color, monkey-shaped face, habit of occupying old dilapidated buildings, erratic moth-like flight and eerie repertoire of shrieks, hisses, growls and groans.
Endangered Barn Owl May Delay Port Ryerse Wind Farm
The sighting of a barn owl may seriously delay construction of the Port Ryerse Wind Farm. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has confirmed that at least one of the endangered birds was spotted in the Port Ryerse area this summer.
Rat attack puts Alex baby in hospital
Rats are believed to have bitten off three of the baby's fingers and parts of her nose.
Ban On Rat Poisons in State Parks Heads to Governor
A bill that would ban use of increasingly controversial rodent poisons in state parks and wildlife refuges is on its way to the Governor's desk after passing both houses of the California Legislature.
Saving Species - Barn owl
Saving Species is a monthly look at how growers can help key wildlife species by Peter Thompson, farmland biodiversity adviser at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust.
