RE: https://c.im/@RadicalAnthro/116379491153091073

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday, since many of us are bird/nature enthusiasts.

#FeedTheBirds #BirdHealth #BirdWatching #Wildlife

I looked out the window, and squirrel friend was giving me the, "I'm hungry! Where's my breakfast!" look, so I rushed outside with some walnuts and hazelnuts. When I came back into the house, crow friend was eating the hazelnuts. So I quickly put together some crow food and brought that outside (corn, peanuts, sunflower seeds, leftover cat food, suet bits). Then I came back into the house and my Blue Jay buddy had beaten everyone to the feast, but now the crow is back with a friend!

#WinterWildlife #Maine #Snowstorm #FeedTheBirds #FeedingSquirrels

So, I missed the #EAB update from #MaineDACF, but since I registered for the event, I was sent the link to the video update. One thing I learned is that #Woodpeckers are #EmeraldAshBorer's natural enemy. But once EAB sets in, it's too much for the woodpeckers to handle. But if it's an early infestation, they *might* be able to control it! Just another reason to #GardenForBirds and #FeedTheBirds in the winter (and my woodpecker friends LOVE the wormy suet I make for them).

Here's a screenshot from the presentation. Also, the term "blonding" mentioned in the image refers to the process of older gray bark falling off an ash tree that has an EAB infestation, leaving behind lighter-colored newer bark.

The full video can be viewed at this link (includes transcript):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ogbMReBx38

#InvasiveSpecies #AshTrees
#SaveTheForests #ProtectTheTrees #ProtectTheSacred #Stewardship #Wabanaki #Basketry #SolarPunkSunday #Biocontrol #MaineTrees #MaineForestryService #MDIFW

#SilentSunday

#winter #snowpeople #FeedTheBirds

So, we have three ravens who come regularly mid-morning pretty much every day. I leave them "treats" under the big maple tree, but wanted to leave them something special today. Turns out, they LOVE mealworms (as do our Woodpecker pals)! Yum!!!

#FeedingBirds #FeedTheBirds #Ravens