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Fall migration at Tuttle is amazing…
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With a 4-inch wing span, some green darners can migrate more than 80 miles per day, with some traveling from Canada all the way to Mexico. Migration is more concentrated in the fall, sometimes resulting in swarms of dragonflies!
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Nice sightings! So many birds are getting ready to head south.
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Monthly Archives: September 2016
Bird Strike – but with a good ending
This photo and story was submitted by AVA members Terry and Mary Baker. Click the picture for a larger image. This little chickadee flew into our patio window and stunned itself. I was holding it for several minutes and then … Continue reading
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Our First Fall Field Trip is in the Books!
Friday, September 16, 2017 the first field trip for AVA was held at Tuttle Marsh, Iosco County, MI. By 6:45 ten members and surprise alumni members, Bobby Kennedy and Margy Kutzera had gathered. A lovely and mostly bug free viewing … Continue reading
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September Field Trip to Tuttle Marsh
What: evening trip to Tuttle Marsh When: Friday, September 16, 6:45pm Where: Meet at the Water Control Structure about midway from either entrance, on top of the berm….about 3 miles in from either entrance. How: Car pooling is good, talk … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swan Poster
At the Tuesday, September 13th AVA meeting, Peggy Ridgway mentioned the availability of a nice Trumpeter swan poster from the Trumpeter Swan Society. Here is the link: www.trumpeterswansociety.org. When you go to the site, click on “gift shop” and the poster … Continue reading
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