by Merrill Creek Reservoir | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Insects, Merrill Creek Reservoir
They’re here! If anyone has visited the shores of Merrill Creek Reservoir in the past few weeks you no doubt encountered swarms of non-biting midges. These insects, as their name suggests, do not bite or sting, but do cause an annoyance with their shear numbers. They...
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...
