3rd BioBlitz

It is hard to believe that the summer is over. We hope everyone had the opportunity to take time to rest and recreate in the great outdoors. In our ongoing pursuit to aid our community in reconnecting with the enjoyment of being outside and having an appreciation of what can be found right in their own back yards, PLT with the leadership of John Traina has held 3 out of 4 planned BioBlitzes at it’s College Farms trail. As of September 11, 2010 193 different species have been identified (7 herps. (Amphibians & reptiles), 31 birds, 3 mammals, 78 plants, 5 lichens/fungi, 69 insects). The 3rd BioBlitz focused on bird identification & late summer flowers. The group was excited with the finding of a wing feather from a Screech Owl and also two owl pellets that were collected for further study. Our 4th and final seasonal BioBlitz for this year will be held in January. Date and time TBA. It will be interesting to see what winter has to offer at College Farms.