Tag: wildlife
Logan, a PA Brookies graduate and Assistant Team Leader, shares his experience with the wildlife found right in his backyard! It is amazing the variety of species that make use of his wood duck boxes. I am lucky enough to be able to look out my window and have a nice view of our half-acre …
This blog post is the final installment of a three part series, written by Luke, a three year veteran of the Academy, who attended PA Bucktails as a student and Assistant Team Leader and PA Drummers as an Assistant Team Leader. He was asked to write a paper about a potential career choice, and decided to explore the aspects …
This blog post is the first of a three part series, written by Luke, a three year veteran of the Academy attending PA Bucktails as a student and Assistant Team Leader and PA Drummers as an Assistant Team Leader. He was asked to write a paper about a potential career choice, and decided to explore the aspects of …
PA Brookies student Logan recently sent me an email to share his very exciting wildlife encounter. He wrote: Last week I was fortunate enough to observe two Snowy Owls in the wild and was hoping to share my experience. In his words… Every winter, Snowy Owls migrate from the tundra regions of Canada and Greenland …
In spite of the recent snow, I find myself eager for spring’s arrival. Although the winter weather has cooperated, providing enough snow for skiing and ice for hockey, I am excited at the prospect of new opportunities that the warmer months of spring have to offer. After recently hiking in the Michaux State Forest, I …
Tag: wildlife
Wood Duck Nesting Box Brings A Variety of Avian Visitors
Posted: November 8, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
Logan, a PA Brookies graduate and Assistant Team Leader, shares his experience with the wildlife found right in his backyard! It is amazing the variety of species that make use of his wood duck boxes. I am lucky enough to be able to look out my window and have a nice view of our half-acre …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: duck, kingfisher, nesting box, outdoors, owl, wildlife
Exploring a Career as a Wildlife Conservation Officer – Part 3
Posted: October 21, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
This blog post is the final installment of a three part series, written by Luke, a three year veteran of the Academy, who attended PA Bucktails as a student and Assistant Team Leader and PA Drummers as an Assistant Team Leader. He was asked to write a paper about a potential career choice, and decided to explore the aspects …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: career, outreach, wildlife, youth
Exploring a Career as a Wildlife Conservation Officer – Part 1
Posted: September 2, 2014 by Katie Cassidy
This blog post is the first of a three part series, written by Luke, a three year veteran of the Academy attending PA Bucktails as a student and Assistant Team Leader and PA Drummers as an Assistant Team Leader. He was asked to write a paper about a potential career choice, and decided to explore the aspects of …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: career, job, research, wildlife
Reports from the Field: Snowy Owl
Posted: January 2, 2014 by Academy Director
PA Brookies student Logan recently sent me an email to share his very exciting wildlife encounter. He wrote: Last week I was fortunate enough to observe two Snowy Owls in the wild and was hoping to share my experience. In his words… Every winter, Snowy Owls migrate from the tundra regions of Canada and Greenland …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: reports from the field, snowy owl, wildlife, winter
Just Around the Corner
Posted: March 28, 2013 by Jackie R.
In spite of the recent snow, I find myself eager for spring’s arrival. Although the winter weather has cooperated, providing enough snow for skiing and ice for hockey, I am excited at the prospect of new opportunities that the warmer months of spring have to offer. After recently hiking in the Michaux State Forest, I …
Category: Youth Blog Tags: animal tracks, spring, turkey, wildlife, winter