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Of
Birds... The Blackpoll warbler (Dendroica striata) passes
through Ohio in May on its trip northward after spending the winter in
South America. Other wood warblers log long migrations as well, but
the blackpoll is the endurance migratory champ among these tiny birds.
Weighing in at ½ oz. and only 5 inches long from bill to tail, this
bird clocks in a round trip of a little over 12,000 miles!
Approximately 85 hours of that trip is non-stop over the Atlantic!.
...and Bunnies!
Eastern cottontail females (Sylvilagus) spend only about five
minutes per day nursing young. Rabbit moms feed the babies very early
in the morning and in the evening, and they will not approach the nest
if a predator (you) is nearby. Please don’t move them. They are not
orphaned!
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Facility Rental
Preservation Parks offers facilities for rent by groups for family reunions or meetings. Reservable picnic shelters are available at Gallant Woods Preserve and Blues Creek Preserve. Meeting space is available at the Trailhouse at Big Walnut Community Trail and at Hogback Ridge Preserve.
The rental fee is $20 per four hours. A deposit of $45 is required and will be returned to the renter if the condition of the facility remains as it was prior to the rental. You may make a reservation by calling (740)524-8600, ext. 6. |