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  1. Ohio Birds and Biodiversity- A Nature Blog by Jim McCormac

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/ohio-birds-and-biodiversity-nature-blog-jim-mccormac

    Ohio Birds and Biodiversity by Jim McCormac- Ohio Division of Wildlife http://jimmccormac.blogspot.com/ Ohio Birds and Biodiversity by Jim McCormac- Ohio Division of Wildlife http://jimmccormac.blogspot.com/ A romp through the diverse flora and fauna of O ...

  2. White-tailed Deer Antler Shed Hunting

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/white-tailed-deer-antler-shed-hunting

    The time to hunt deer has come to an end, but the time to hunt deer antler sheds is just beginning! Challenge yourself to a different kind of hunt in the coming months, especially in March. http://vimeo.com/20560946 Tips for Shed Hunters http://www.deeran ...

  3. Eastern Skunk-cabbage: An Early Sign of Spring

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/eastern-skunk-cabbage-early-sign-spring

    Eastern Skunk-cabbage produce heat to attract pollinators Join Debbie Nofzinger of the Wood County Park District as she examines one of the first signs of Spring- Skunk-cabbage.  These plants are thermogenic, producing their own heat as a byproduct of cel ...

  4. Explore Ohio's Scenic Geology

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/explore-ohios-scenic-geology

    Ohio's Scenic Geology http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/OhioGeologicalSurvey/tabid/22909/Default.aspx... For anyone interested in Ohio’s natural history, this newly released video offers a brief look at the geologic origins of many scenic wonders that dot t ...

  5. Common Spiders of North America by Richard Bradley- OSU Wild Ohio- Ohio's Amazing Arachnids

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/common-spiders-north-america-richard-bradley-osu-wild-ohio-ohios-amazing-arachnids

    Ohio State University professor Richard Bradley’s new book, Common Spiders of North America, has just been released. This 271 page hardbound book features nearly every spider that you are likely to encounter, and is full of interesting information about t ...

  6. Wild Ohio- Feeding Backyard Birds In Winter

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/wild-ohio-feeding-backyard-birds-winter

    Wild Ohio Backyards for Wildlife: Don’t forget to feed your backyard birds this winter!  Feeder photo courtesty of SW RiverLands OCVN- Dave Woehr View these short videos for some interesting feeding ideas and information. Enjoy! Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Man ...

  7. Biologists Propose Removing Bobcats from Ohio's Threatened Species List

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/biologists-propose-removing-bobcats-ohios-threatened-species-list

    Written by: ODNR Division of Wildlife 1/9/2014   For Immediate Release Jan. 9, 2014 Traditional hunting dates proposed for 2014-2015 season  COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Wildlife Council received proposed changes to several species designations, including bobc ...

  8. Do it Yourself- Build Your Own Nest Boxes This Winter

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/do-it-yourself-build-your-own-nest-boxes-winter

      Birds can be of great value to homeowners, whether they live in the city or the country. But, to fully enjoy their benefits, a little time must be taken to care for these colorful creatures. You can help make the nesting season more successful by provid ...

  9. Venomous Snakes of Ohio- Native Wildlife Spotlight

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/venomous-snakes-ohio-native-wildlife-spotlight

    Northern Copperhead photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons   This four minute video features naturalist Jenny Richards of Shawnee State Park describing Ohio's three species of venomous snakes. The timber rattlesnake, Northern copperhead and massasauga r ...

  10. America's Mussels: Silent Sentinels

    https://ocvn.osu.edu/news/americas-mussels-silent-sentinels

    From US Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/clams/mussels.html America's Mussels, or clams, are a group of animals so inconspicuous they are often mistaken for rocks. Lieing on the bottom of lakes, rivers ...

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