Tag: Wildlife

Aug 04 2022

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Animal Architects III: Making It

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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An intriguing look at animals that improve their environment by producing material from a unique source -- their bodies.

Georgia, Insects, Wildlife

Jul 28 2022

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Animal Architects II: Meet the Collectors

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Many items are discarded in nature. But collectors profit from the refuse. This "trash" is their treasure.

Georgia, Insects, Wildlife

Nov 03 2020

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Installing Nest Boxes in November? You Bet.

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Sassafras in fall color. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson If you are a homeowner, you know there are many...

backyard, bird house, Birds, nesting, out my backdoor, roosting, terry johnson, Wildlife

Oct 13 2020

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Halloween Superstitions and Backyard Wildlife

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Garden Spider in Web. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson Nowadays most folks enjoy having a cornucopia of wildlife living...

backyard, bats, crows, halloween, myth, out my backdoor, owls, spiders, superstition, terry johnson, Wildlife

Sep 24 2020

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Stage Your Own Fall Foliage Show

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Sassafras in fall color. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson For those of us who do not live in north...

backyard, fall, foliage, out my backdoor, Plants, terry johnson, Trees, Wildlife

Aug 20 2020

Georgia Wildlife

The Go-To Grape for Wildlife

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Muscadine grapes on vine. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson We will never know how long people have relished the...

backyard, backyard wildlife, Habitat, muscadine grapes, out my backdoor, terry johnson, Wildlife

Apr 15 2020

Boating, Conservation, Fishing, Georgia Wildlife, Hunting

10 Things You Can Do Outdoors in Georgia

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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As we continue to navigate uncharted waters right now with COVID-19, one thing is certain in this time of uncertainty – our daily lives have been affected. We may not...

Covid-19, Fishing, Hunting, outdoors, Recreation, Wildlife

Dec 26 2019

Georgia Wildlife

Recycle Christmas Trees for Wildlife

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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It’s tall, evergreen, and mocking you. That’s right, the holiday season has ended just as quickly as it began, and the Christmas tree needs to come down. They’ve served us...

backyard, brush pile, Christmas, Christmas Trees, decorate, fish attractor, mulch, ornaments, recycle, Trees, Wildlife

Dec 12 2019

Conservation, Fishing, Georgia Wildlife, Hunting

10 Wildlife Themed Stocking Stuffers

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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These gifts may be small, but they’re sure to bring big smiles on Christmas morning!    1. Hunting/Fishing License Licenses are, “The gift that keeps on giving…” The Wildlife Resources...

Christmas, Conservation, Fishing, gifts, Hunting, Stocking, stocking stuffer, Wildlife

Dec 07 2019

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Caching in the Snow

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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While you’re hiding away the Christmas presents, animals are stashing food for the winter! Many animals “cache,” or hide food for later, similar to how we stock our pantries with...

behavior, bobcat, cache, caching, Christmas, Wildlife