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...more than 90 percent of the losses are of birds from just 12 families, among them sparrows, blackbirds, warblers and finches. Dark-eyed juncos are down 170 million; white-throated sparrows are down by 93 million; one of our favorites, the red-winged blackbird, has declined by more than 92 million, down from the 260 million of 50 years ago.…
Springtime means new Octet Challenge! You might need your good mud boots, but it’s time to get out there to hike Otsego County! After more than 150 people signed up for its Winter Challenge, Otsego Outdoors is offering its first-ever Spring Octet Challenge – featuring trails, paddling, and pedaling throughout the county. “This Challenge encourages all of us to embrace all that an Otsego County spring has to offer,” said Peg Odell, program and communications manager for Otsego 2000. “Along with snow, rain, sun, and mud, there will be spring peepers, wildflowers, and new growth.”…
March is supposed to anticipate a bit of spring, but as of today that’s not in sight, except for the strong anticipation that comes with a few breaths of fresh upstate air.…
