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The Classroom Naturalist: Hoarders Prepare for Winter
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Thursday, November 8, 2007. Hoarders Prepare for Winter. Most people have seen squirrels hoarding acorns and other nuts as winter approaches. But did you know that many birds are also hoarders? Nuthatches aren't the only birds that hoard supplies. Blue Jays, chickadees, and Tufted Titmice are all saving seeds, too. Blue Jays will stash several thousand acorns, burying each one within its territory. Posted by WILD Jersey. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Debbie Hadley, WILD Jersey. Subscribe in a reader.
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The Classroom Naturalist: Cricket Invasion!
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Sunday, October 21, 2007. Around this time every year, you probably notice black or brown crickets sneaking into your home and school. Sometimes, your only clue that crickets are in your house is the incessant chirping from the basement. A few days later, you find cricket carcasses in corners and under boxes. So what drives these insects into buildings each fall? Field crickets of the Genus Gryllus. Photograph - Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org. Posted by WILD Jersey. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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WILD Jersey: Found
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New Jersey's where the wild things are. Monday, November 20, 2006. It took a while, but eventually the missing caterpillar was found, having morphed into a dull brown cocoon and attached itself to a sweatshirt. A clever disguise, indeed, but a tuft of leftover "yellow bear" fuzz was convincing evidence that the runaway had merely been seeking a place to overwinter. The cocoon is now tucked among leaves and mulch in a terrarium in the garage. View my complete profile. Nature on the Net.
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The Classroom Naturalist: Why Do Birds Migrate?
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Monday, December 3, 2007. Why Do Birds Migrate? During the cold winter months, many birds simply can't find enough food to survive in Northern habitats. Insect-eating birds, and some that rely on certain berries or seeds, will head to warmer climates where food is always plentiful. So why don't birds that live in the warmer climates just stay there all year? Posted by WILD Jersey. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Debbie Hadley, WILD Jersey. Enter your email address:. Add this Site to a News Feed.
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The Classroom Naturalist: Why Do Autumn Leaves Turn Red?
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Monday, October 29, 2007. Why Do Autumn Leaves Turn Red? Fall color has been attributed to the amount of sunlight, the air temperatures, and the pigments in the leaves. Now, scientists have discovered another variable that affects our fall foliage displays. ScienceDaily (2007-10-29) - Soils may dictate the array of fall colors as much as the trees rooted in them, according to a forest survey out of North Carolina. By taking careful stock and laboratory analyses of the autum. Find out more at Science Daily.
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The Classroom Naturalist: Why Birds Fly in "V" Formation
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Monday, October 15, 2007. Why Birds Fly in "V" Formation. Scientists believe the "v" formation gives large birds an aerodynamic advantage that helps them conserve energy. French researchers measured the heart rates of great white pelicans, and found their heart rates slowed when flying in this formation. They were also able to glide more often. The birds can flap their wings in unison, and draft behind one another, much like cyclists do in the Tour de France. Posted by WILD Jersey. Subscribe in a reader.
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The Classroom Naturalist: Five Things for Kids to See Outside This Month
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Tuesday, October 9, 2007. Five Things for Kids to See Outside This Month. Give students time outside to notice the changes taking place in October. Five things to observe this month:. Leaves changing color. How does this happen? Birds migrating (waterfowl in formation! Where are they going? Monarchs on their way to Mexico. How long is the journey? Leaves falling. What makes the leaves fall off? Fall flowers blooming. How many kinds of flowers can you find in bloom this month? Posted by WILD Jersey.
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The Classroom Naturalist: New Site! - About Insects
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008. It's been a long time since I've posted here, but I've had a good reason. I've got a new site - About Insects. On About.com. I've just joined the About.com family, and will be publishing articles and photos on insects, keeping an insects blog, and running the insects forum. I also send a weekly email newsletter through the site. For nature articles and ideas that aren't insect related, keep this site bookmarked. More new posts are coming soon. Posted by WILD Jersey.
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WILD Jersey: BOLO
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New Jersey's where the wild things are. Wednesday, October 18, 2006. View my complete profile. Http:/ insects.about.com's Fan Box. Http:/ insects.about.com on Facebook. Nature on the Net.
