Tag Archives: wildlife

For the birds

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

I took part in a wonderful celebration of birds tonight—five writers sharing their poems and prose about birds. Called “For the Birds: A Flock of Writers Read about All Things Avian,” the reading was organized by Ellen Orleans as part … Continue reading →

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The Berlin Wall for wildlife

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

The American people may not yet realize it, but we approved—by way of our former president and Congress—the building of a Berlin Wall in North America. It’s the U.S.-Mexico border wall, rampaging for hundreds of miles through sensitive wildlife habitat. … Continue reading →

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Smoking kills them too

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

I started a new volunteer job today led by my favorite naturalist in town, Dave Sutherland. I’ll be helping to maintain a native plant garden next to the Ranger Cottage in Chautauqua Park. During our orientation this morning, before we … Continue reading →

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