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May 2, 2012 - State Biologist, Johnny Wills, will give a talk entitled "Black Bear Management and Ecology" - UVa Wise Science Center, 1:00pm, Room 217.
May 8, 2012 - Student Research Presentations, 8:30 - 11:30, UVa Wise Science Center, Room 217.
Norton City Schools Presentation
Posted by admin on May 2, 2012
A group of students went to the Norton City Schools to present about the wildlife we are looking for in Norton.
David taught the students about frogs and toads in our area. In the picture he is showing a full skeleton of a Bullfrog to the students, that is part of the UVA-Wise Natural History Museum.
Night Observation
Posted by admin on April 16, 2012
We have gone to the field at night to see what critters we could find prowling the night. While looking at the water there were plenty of frogs that we could see and get some photos. There were mainly green frogs (Rana clamitans), with about 10 jumping into each pond as we approached the water.
Bird Sightings
Posted by admin on April 12, 2012
We have been finding various species of birds along the site, one of these being the Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). They are common fish eating birds that will be found around water.
More birds, lizards, and meso-mammals
Posted by admin on March 22, 2012
Eastern Fence Lizard - Sceloporus undulatus
Small mammal trapping gets underway
Posted by admin on March 22, 2012
Thirty small mammal traps were set out Wednesday evening with cotton balls for animal comfort and baited with peanut butter and oats.
Four white-footed mice were weighed, measured, and ear tagged Thursday morning.
Peromyscus leucopus
