by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
A piebald white-tailed deer fawn has been seen regularly at MCR over the past 2 weeks. Piebald deer are deer that have blotches of white coloration on portions of their hide that are usually dark in color. Less than 2 percent of white-tail deer are affected with...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 12, 2023 | Merrill Creek Reservoir, Plants
Native vegetation is very important to both wildlife and to help with other ecosystem services on the landscape. Unfortunately, it was recently discovered that vandals cut native sumac trees on the slope at the IO Tower parking lot here at MCR. These plants are very...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 12, 2023 | Animals, Eagles
Amazing video was captured by a fisherman at MCR, Mr. Jacob Stem, of one of our resident eagles catching and ‘landing’ a very big fish! Since Jacob Stem’s post of the MCR eagle, his video got over 35.2 million views! We currently are monitoring 2 nests at MCR...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 12, 2023 | Merrill Creek Reservoir
A great morning of fishing, fun, family and friends was had by all this past Saturday at Merrill Creek Reservoir as the Merrill Creek Conservation & Sportsmen Association (MCCSA) hosted a fishing outing for The ARC of Warren County. Clients of The Arc enjoyed...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 12, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir
Apparently MCR has a squirrel jacuzzi. This furry friend took “splooting” to a new level by relaxing pool-side and dipping half its body in the water at the top of the bubbling water feature in our bird feeder garden. Squirrels have adopted a unique way to cool off...
