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January 15, 2010
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EDITOR'S BLOG Ice Fishing
We were on the ice by 6:30, loaded for bear with tip-ups, axes, augers,
bait fish, cooking implements and the likes, the three of us heading
out across a virgin snowpack on a lake that seemed to spread out
forever... Full Article Text
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THE OUTSIDE STORY Squirrels with Tools for Night-time Gliding
Some time ago our neighbor called me over at dusk to observe a flying
squirrel eating seed at his bird feeder. I had never encountered this
animal and was most intrigued. Afterwards I said to myself, "I wish we had...Full Article Text
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WHAT IN THE WOODS IS THAT? Our Weekly Guessing Game!
Sort of other worldy, huh? What in the woods is
it?
Photo by Ken Thomas
Each week we run a photo of something unusual found in the woods. Guess
what it is and you'll be eligible to win a copy of The Outside Story, a
paperback collection of our Outside Story newspaper columns. A prize winner
will be drawn at random from all the correct entries. The correct answer, and
the winner's name, will appear in next week's column.View the full image and enter this week's contest This week's contest deadline is 5:00pm, Wednesday, January 20th.
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Last Week's Contest Answer
Congratulations to our winner, Bill Mackowski of Milford, ME! We had 37 correct answers. Bill receives a copy of our book, The Outside Story.
Chris Demers of Willington,
Connecticut, took this photo a
few weeks back after a fresh snowfall. What made these strange marks?
NW Answer:
A ruffed grouse
Writer Mary Holland had this to say in her recent Outside
Story column on the subject:
The ruffed grouse is famous for its winter roosting
routine, commonly referred to as "snow roosting." With no snow, or just a few inches of it, the
bird is likely to seek protection in conifer stands. If the snow is soft and a
foot or more deep, however, the grouse is likely to spend the night in an
insulated, air-filled snow tunnel. The grouse builds this tunnel by first
plunging from a tree into the snow. Then with its wings and feet the grouse
extends the tunnel, sometimes to as much as 10 feet. This tunnel helps the
grouse conserve energy, so it needs less food. Less time spent in the open also
means less time being exposed to predators..
Visit our What In The Woods Is That? contest archive.
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NORTHERN WOODLANDS NEWS Thanks to our photographers!
The calendar may say that it's winter, but here at Northern
Woodlands we're putting the final touches on the spring issue. Just today we
made the decision on the Spring 2010 cover image - it's a beauty. While
choosing a cover is a fun part of this job, it can also be an agonizing
decision. Each member of the staff gets a vote, then we lobby fiercely. How the
cover text plays is taken into consideration, and the new image is held up for
comparison to past issues. Alliances are formed, arms are twisted, sometimes
voices are raised. But in the end, consensus, or close to consensus, rules the
day.
The decisions are always difficult because we have an
embarrassment of photographic riches at our disposal. Every issue there are at
least a half a dozen images that would make good covers. We're very fortunate to work with many very talented photographers. Their
work, quite literally, makes the magazine shine.
You can learn more about some of our regular photographers
by checking out their bios on our website. Here, you'll find many portfolios to
look at. If you had to pick one image for the summer magazine cover, which
would it be?
Enjoy.
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We Welcome Your Questions and Comments
Postal Address:
Northern Woodlands 1776 Center Road P.O. Box 471 Corinth, VT 05039
Toll-Free: (800) 290-5232 Phone: (802) 439-6292 Fax: (802) 439-6296 Email: [email protected] General inquiries form
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The mission of the Center for Northern Woodlands
Education is to encourage a culture of forest stewardship in the
Northeast by producing and distributing media content to increase
understanding of and appreciation for the natural wonders, economic
productivity, and ecological integrity of the region's forests. Our
programs give people the information
they need to help build a sustainable future for our region. Through
Northern Woodlands magazine, the Northern Woodlands Goes to School
program, and special
publications, we make a difference in how people care for their land.
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