Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Juvenile Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

Young owls move onto nearby branches at 6 weeks. They are fed for another few weeks as they slowly weaned.


Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Raccoon (Procyon lotor)

The raccoon shelters in woodchuck burrows, hollow trees or rock crevices.
The babies are raised by their mother. As soon as the young raccoons are strong enough to follow her, the mother takes them to the ponds and streamsides to hunt for food.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Wildlife Documentary

Welcome to my new wildlife documentary to share, learn and understand
the cycles of nature.
Episode 1 - Owls
Discover their habitats, their diets and their behaviors.


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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Fisher (Martes pennanti)

One of the fastest tree-climbing mammals in the world !!!
The fisher frequently attack the porcupine, an animal most other
predators avoid.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Ermine (Mustela erminea)

The ermine's speed and agility make it a difficult prey to catch, and the strong-smelling musk secreted by glands under its tail is enough to discourage all but the most determined predator.


Sunday, August 14, 2011

Twelve-spotted skimmer (Libellula pulchella)

This dragonfly is easily recognized by the 12 black wing spots interpersed with white spots. It is a large species, at 2 inches long (5 cm).

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