Midwest Wilderness Connections Eco-briefs and Eco-sweeps

MWC Eco-brief: Spot the imposters!

MWC Eco-brief: Spot the imposters!

Flower crab spiders hide amongst petals to catch prey attracted to blossoms. Some flower crab spiders change color to blend in with their surroundings, which has only been documented in...

MWC Eco-brief: Spot the imposters!

Flower crab spiders hide amongst petals to catch prey attracted to blossoms. Some flower crab spiders change color to blend in with their surroundings, which has only been documented in...

MWC Eco-brief: Long-distance Darners

MWC Eco-brief: Long-distance Darners

Like monarchs, green darner dragonflies partake in long distance migration over multiple generations. The 1st generation hatches near the Gulf Coast, then migrates north to lay 2nd generation eggs in...

MWC Eco-brief: Long-distance Darners

Like monarchs, green darner dragonflies partake in long distance migration over multiple generations. The 1st generation hatches near the Gulf Coast, then migrates north to lay 2nd generation eggs in...

MWC Tutorial for The Cornell Lab's Merlin Bird ID Smartphone App

MWC Tutorial for The Cornell Lab's Merlin Bird ...

During this tutorial, users will be taken step by step through the features available on the Cornell Lab's Merwin smartphone app. This includes using photos for ID, identifying birds using...

MWC Tutorial for The Cornell Lab's Merlin Bird ...

During this tutorial, users will be taken step by step through the features available on the Cornell Lab's Merwin smartphone app. This includes using photos for ID, identifying birds using...

MWC Eco-brief: Diversity at the Birdfeeder

MWC Eco-brief: Diversity at the Birdfeeder

Bird feeders loaded with different types of seed will attract everyday beauties as well as rarities. A white-winged crossbill and dickcissel graced my feeders this winter. Rather than buying a...

MWC Eco-brief: Diversity at the Birdfeeder

Bird feeders loaded with different types of seed will attract everyday beauties as well as rarities. A white-winged crossbill and dickcissel graced my feeders this winter. Rather than buying a...

MWC Eco-brief: Spring has Arrived in the forest

MWC Eco-brief: Spring has Arrived in the forest

The spring forest canopy can be as beautiful as its fall colors. Many migrating birds follow the opening of tree buds during spring migration. The opening of buds exposes lots...

MWC Eco-brief: Spring has Arrived in the forest

The spring forest canopy can be as beautiful as its fall colors. Many migrating birds follow the opening of tree buds during spring migration. The opening of buds exposes lots...

MWC Eco-sweep: Northern Saw-whet Owl & Identifying Owl Roost Trees

MWC Eco-sweep: Northern Saw-whet Owl & Identify...

The northern saw-whet owl is the Midwest's smallest owl species. It is a year round resident in the northern portions of the Midwest, but makes surprise visits further south during...

MWC Eco-sweep: Northern Saw-whet Owl & Identify...

The northern saw-whet owl is the Midwest's smallest owl species. It is a year round resident in the northern portions of the Midwest, but makes surprise visits further south during...