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Spring migration is in full swing as the plant and insect life blossoms and provides food and shelter for the birds. Spring return dates...
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eskerlab
Apr 132 min read
Another Week and More Sunshine!
The Cats of the Esker We adopted two stray cats in January and are slowing attempting to domesticate them. Ash and Maslow are about seven...
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eskerlab
Apr 81 min read
A Weekend and Sunny Skies
After a bleak few weeks of early spring weather we finally had two days of sunshine. You know what that means? Yes, quality time outdoors...
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eskerlab
Mar 31 min read
The Return of the False Spring
This has been one of the mildest winters that I can recall and lately it feels like spring has arrived early. On February 27, we had a...
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eskerlab
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Duck Dynasty
This year we have four wood duck nest boxes at Hogsback Acre and fortunately, lots of ducks! Here is a summary from woodie world! Box...
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eskerlab
Apr 3, 20222 min read
Drama at the Duck Hut
While egg-laying began this week, the wood ducks faced a number of challenges. On April 1st, a group of aggressive mallards harassed the...
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eskerlab
Mar 9, 20221 min read
Woodies, Hoodies, and Creepers
This week marked the long awaited return of the wood ducks to Hogsback Acre. "Woodies" are a favorite sight each spring, whether they...
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eskerlab
Mar 6, 20221 min read
There's a Camera in My Nest Box!
In 2021, I began experimenting with nest box camera systems. My inspiration sprang from an on-line presentation by Doug Tallamy, an...
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