Tag Archives: Ohio

Gray Catbird Hunting Dragonflies at Dawn

Posted on 07/28/2019 by mfbenard

This trail camera video shows a Gray Catbird hunting dragonflies at dawn over two successive mornings. Continue reading →

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Red-Winged Blackbird Dad Feeds Youngster.

Posted on 07/21/2019 by mfbenard

Here a male Red Winged Blackbird rushes around to keep a youngster fed, while the kid maintains a constant peeping reminder that it needs food. Continue reading →

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Snapping Turtle Surprises Water Snake

Posted on 07/14/2019 by mfbenard

A video shows a snapping turtle surprising a northern water snake when the turtle crawls onto a log. Continue reading →

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June 2019: Take a swim with wood frog tadpoles

Posted on 07/07/2019 by mfbenard

An underwater video into a forested vernal pool shows the wood frog tadpoles who live there. Continue reading →

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May 2019: Bluebirds battle House Sparrows.

Posted on 06/30/2019 by mfbenard

This video shows a frantic bird battle that I observed in the Cleveland Metroparks in mid-May. I initially thought it was a trio of Eastern Bluebirds, with the male trying to court the female, while the was trying female trying … Continue reading →

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