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Mourning Dove or Morning Dove Sep 30, 2008, 22:00

A serenade of songs can be heard as the sounds of nature unfold at the beginning of the day.  Full Story

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Katydid and Katydidn't Jul 31, 2008, 22:53

There is a new night sound coming to your neighborhood. August and September nights are filled with a cacophony of familiar insect sounds. The annual cicada, tree crickets and the katydid are the most prevalent. This article will focus on the katydid.  Full Story

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Two Scratchers: Northern Bobwhite and Wild Turkey Jul 31, 2008, 22:50

As a small boy growing up on a farm, one of my chores was to feed the chickens.  I vividly remember that they would invariably scratch the ground while eating.  As a result, I call birds that scratch the ground while foraging for food "scratchers Full Story

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FIRE PERMITS NO LONGER REQUIRED IN HPD LOCATIONS Jun 29, 2008, 22:35

Fire permits for the Riverbend Campground, facility fireplaces and fire pits within Hancock Park District locations are no longer required according to the HPD office. Full Story

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GARDEN PROGRAM DISCUSSES HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS Jun 29, 2008, 22:34

Join the Hancock Park District as they host "Holiday Ideas from Your Garden" on Tuesday, July 8. Full Story

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Hancock Park District July Calendar Jun 29, 2008, 22:33

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Kirkland's Warbler: A Rare and Endangered Species: Part Two Jun 29, 2008, 22:30

"I knew that you would be interested in this," he said.  A friend of mine from Lima had just handed me the March 30, 2008 issue of The Gem.  Full Story

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Tree ID 101 Jun 29, 2008, 22:29

Can you identify a tree by its bark? Needless to say, I guess the only tree that could possible be identified by its bark is the dogwood. I hear it sounds a lot like a Chihuahua. Full Story

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Kirkland's Warbler: A Rare and Endangered Species: Part One Jun 1, 2008, 21:55

"I knew that you would be interested in this," he said.  A friend of mine from Lima had just handed me the March 30, 2008 issue of The Gem. Full Story

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Prairies Jun 1, 2008, 21:53

With the exception of the spring wildflower bloom and the fall color, one of my favorite times is the summer bloom of a prairie. I have been interested in prairies since the mid 80s. Full Story

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