by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Images, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Plants
October 6, 2015 Merrill Creek’s meadows are filled with great color as Fall is upon us. Goldenrod_Merrill Creek Reservoir...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Merrill Creek Reservoir
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by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Images, Insects, Merrill Creek Reservoir
September 21, 2015 We collected several 5th instar Monarch caterpillars from the meadows at Merrill Creek.After they emerged from their chrysalis they were tagged with an adhesive tag and released to begin their epic journey to wintering sites in the mountains of...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Insects, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Migration
Beautiful morning for a bird walk! Migration is in full swing! Walked only a short distance from the MCR Visitor Center for 1 1/2 hours and was able to see 32 species of birds. Plenty of warblers, fly catchers, rose-breasted grosbeaks, 5 species of...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Merrill Creek Reservoir
September 10, 2015 First rain in quite some time! The MCR Hawk Watch, which operates from the Inlet Outlet Tower parking lot, began the season on September 1. Very hot and humid weather, but the dedicated volunteers began counting the migrating raptors flying south...
