Monthly Archives: May 2014

Paper Wasp Wood Harvest – Photo of the Week

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Andrew Sabai

Paper Wasps pretty much live anywhere they have a dry place to make their nests.  To many people’s dismay, it is often under the eaves of their houses and garages.  They make these nests by harvesting thin strips of weathered … Continue reading →

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Encounter with a Painted Turtle Hatchling

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Andrew Sabai

The other day I was launching my boat into Lake Puckaway to start work.  As I worked to free the boat from the trailer I noticed something swimming in the water below.  It was a tiny painted turtle hatchling more … Continue reading →

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Burn Baby Burn, Prescribed Marsh Burn

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Andrew Sabai

I was driving home today when I noticed black clouds of smoke coming from the Rush Lake area.  I thought marsh might be on fire and turned in that direction to investigate.  Sure enough, the cattail marsh at Uihein Waterfowl … Continue reading →

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