March 28, 2013
Although Shaver’s Creek offers a home for many non-releasable animals, Centre Wildlife Care is the local wildlife rehabilitator in the area. Here Robyn Graboski, director and founder, gives a presentation with her skunk at Maple Harvest Fest. Visit CWC online at www.wildaboutanimals.net! —photo by Kim Pedersen
February 13, 2013
Barn Owls are sometimes called “Sweetheart Owls” due to their heart-shaped face. —photo by Kim Pedersen, text courtesy Doug Wentzel
December 13, 2012
You may know that all of our resident birds of prey have injuries or otherwise wouldn’t be likely to survive in the wild. Which is your favorite Shaver’s Creek bird? —photo by Edward Sinnes
November 28, 2012
For scale, a Spring Peeper and a penny. —photo by Lisa Spencer
November 24, 2012
This is a huge snapping turtle. —photo by Jerod Skebo
November 21, 2012
Despite their cute appearance, ladybugs (or ladybird beetles) are ravenous hunters. But what do they eat?
November 19, 2012
The Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) uses its spiny wheel-like protrusion as a hard armor, but it feeds on mostly soft-bodied insects like caterpillars. Yum!
November 11, 2012
As you can see… this hatchling Snapper is incredibly tiny! You can also clearly see why Snapping Turtles snap: its lower shell, the plastron, doesn’t even come close to providing a defense like most other turtles. —photos by Jerod Skebo
November 10, 2012
How big do you think this baby Snapping Turtle is?
November 6, 2012
Shaver’s Creek interns recently had the opportunity to band Saw-whet Owls and contribute to owl migration research! To learn more, visit Project Owlnet. —photo by Joshua Potter
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