April 8, 2022
South Windsor Wildlife
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We hope you enjoyed last week's April Fools Day, Musing from Main. It was truly a team effort, and we all had a lot of fun putting it together for you! It was brought to my attention that the e-mail link to submit more information about the Gargantuan Tobacco Plant was broken. My Apologies!
Please feel free to submit your comments and additional information using the (hopefully) working link above.
This week's Musings from Main celebrates nature, spring, and South Windsor wildlife! All of the images used are of wildlife sightings around town, many in the Meadows and Station 43. |
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Spring is here and birds who left to spend the winter in warmer climates are migrating back. Hummingbirds are among the birds returning, as they follow the early blooming flowers back to their breeding grounds. Help track and follow their progress northward by reporting sightings to Journey North. As the season progresses, remember to plant nectar-rich flowers, and put feeders out.
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April is Citizen Science Month!
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Share your nature sightings with
iNaturalist, a joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. Whether it is a rare mammal or a common backyard weed, this community is interested, and one of its main goals is to help people with identifications. Their hope is to increase community awareness of local biodiversity and promote further exploration of local environments.
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Nowadays, it is common for many different types of wildlife to live in close proximity to us, especially in areas that adjoin undeveloped habitat. This can lead to conflicts. Frequently, misperceptions are the cause, in other cases, simple steps can be taken to help ensure a peaceful coexistence. Sometimes, wildlife are in distress and need help. The CT DEEP website is a great resource to learn more about local wildlife.
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April is (also) Native Plant Month!
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Native plants and wildlife have spent centuries together developing mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationships. Wildlife get food and shelter, while plants get seed propagation, pollination, and fertilization. Native plants have adapted to local climates, and soils which helps reduce the need to use harmful pesticides and fertilizers. They also attract more birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. |
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Thank You, Joe Wojnilo!
for your beautiful images of South Windsor Wildlife, and helping us fulfill our mission of bringing Nature alive!
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