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20 12, 2019

Bio Facts & Oberon Has a Spa Day

2019-12-20T13:15:27-05:00December 20th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Education, Highlights, News|

Oberon gets a health check and talon trim thanks to our friends Nathan and Grae from VINS. On December 12, Nathan Thoele and Grae O'Toole from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) made the trip up from Quechee, VT to check on the health of our beloved ambassador owl, Oberon. Nathan is a NorthWoods’ Conservation Corps and AmeriCorps alum, and was Oberon's caretaker during his time with us before moving on to become an Environmental Educator at VINS. Nathan and Grae generously donated their expertise to make sure [Read More...]

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30 04, 2019

Ask Oberon: Knocking for Love

2019-04-30T09:57:42-04:00April 30th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, Why do woodpeckers keep pecking on my metal roof and stovepipe where there aren’t any bugs? Sincerely, Bang Bang Bang Dear Bang Bang Bang, Your pseudonym is more apt than you know. I’m no ornithologist or melittologist, but I can tell you that the answer to your question involves both birds and bees. The period between Late April and the end of May is the woodpecker’s usual mating season. During mating season, male woodpeckers have discovered that hitting their beaks on pieces of metal makes the sound of their [Read More...]

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27 03, 2019

Ask Oberon: Thinking Spring

2019-03-28T10:23:52-04:00March 27th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, This long winter and heavy snow has been giving me the blues, even though my house is nice and warm. How do animals handle it when they have to live outside in this weather? Sincerely, Thinking Spring --- Dear Thinking Spring, Winter can feel like an endless time when you’re a summer bird. Well, my friend, there are several ways that different animals deal with the long, cold winters here in Vermont, and maybe one of those can help you cope. There are three basic ways that animals can [Read More...]

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26 02, 2019

Ask Oberon: Beating the Flu Blues

2019-02-26T10:18:11-05:00February 26th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, Every Winter I seem to fall ill at least once or twice, and my friends say it is because I spend too much time outside in the cold. How do I keep from getting sick as the temperatures drop? Sincerely, Sick-as-a-dog     Dear Sick-as-a-dog, As an owl, I am luckily unable to catch the common cold or flu like you humans do. However, I do think I can help! It is a common myth (often perpetuated by worried grandmothers) that being outside in the cold temperatures will make [Read More...]

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24 01, 2019

Ask Oberon: Who Cooks for You?

2019-01-24T15:00:34-05:00January 24th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Education, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, Mine is a two-part question. How did you come to live at NorthWoods, and why is your name Oberon? Thanks, Who Are You Dear Who Are You, Thanks for asking! “Who am I?” is a question that has stumped owl philosophers for many moons, as I’m sure it has the human variety. While delving deeply into this question on a metaphysical level may cover the pages of several books and screenplays, in order to answer this question in the form of a letter, I will simply give you my [Read More...]

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17 12, 2018

Ask Oberon: Block of Ice

2018-12-17T09:07:23-05:00December 17th, 2018|Ask Oberon, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, I have been getting sweaty when I go cross country skiing, and then when I stop to rest, I get very cold. What can I do to have a better cross country ski experience? Sincerely, Block of Ice ---- Dear Block of Ice, My answer to freezing cold weather has always been to grow a thicker layer of feathers! I might have an easier time of this than you since I am an owl and you are ostensibly a human. I have also never sweat, not having the glands [Read More...]

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29 11, 2018

Ask Oberon: Mousey House

2018-11-29T16:02:15-05:00November 29th, 2018|Ask Oberon, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, I have been seeing mice in my house this year! What is the best way to get rid of them? Sincerely, Mousey House Dear Mousey House, “Owl” be honest, I wish I had this problem! I find small mammals delicious, and I just eat the ones I find in my mew. This may not be the best solution for you, however, so I will lay out a few other options which may be better suited to your human lifestyle. First of all, please do not use [Read More...]

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