LakeFront Hartwell - Wildlife

Feeding Summer Hummingbirds

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:00:28 UT

"Hummingbirds are as fascinating to study as they are beautiful to watch," said Laurel Barnhill, bird conservation coordinator with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Columbia. Barnhill encourages South Carolina residents to landscape with flowers, hang out a feeder and invite hummingbirds to lunch: "In return, they'll entertain you with their antics and add a little color to your life."

Bears in the Back Yard

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:00:08 UT

This time of year, young male black bears are roaming and often stumbling into what is considered non-traditional bear range, including urbanized areas and suburbs.

A black bear sighting in an urban area, even in metro Atlanta, is not altogether unusual, especially during the springtime. That’s because during the spring and summer, young male bears on their own for the first time are experiencing territorial competition with other adult male bears.

Web Site Offers First Complete Look at Georgia's Freshwater Fishes

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:43 UT

This is no fish tale: A new Georgia Museum of Natural History Web site offers the most complete look at Georgia fishes, what they are and where they’re found. “There has never been anything this comprehensive,” said Brett Albanese, a senior aquatic zoologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

http://fishesofgeorgia.uga.edu/

30 Billion Reasons Why

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:00:24 UT

Blessed with incredible natural bounty and beauty, South Carolina's natural resources are essential for economic development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the state's economy, according to a recently completed study. The 2009 study, "Underappreciated Assets: The Economic Impact of South Carolina's Natural Resources" (Adobe PDF file - file size 10M) by the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business, finds that well- managed natural resources are essential for economic development.

Photo Contest Focuses on Georgia Wildlife

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:00:14 UT

The photo contest highlights nearly 30 high-priority species in all eco-regions of the state as listed in the State Wildlife Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy guiding efforts to conserve Georgia’s biological diversity.

Original, unaltered photos of those species submitted by citizens to swap@gaconservancy.org will be posted on the Georgia Conservancy’s Web site every two weeks (www.georgiaconservancy.org). Participants can win prizes each month. The person who submits the most photos during the one-year project will win the grand prize, a digital camera. “Species of the Week” include animals such as the painted bunting, gopher tortoise and bottle-nosed dolphin.

Bat Gate Installed in Stumphouse Tunnel

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:00:11 UT

Contractors with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources recently protected both the tunnel and its inhabitants by installing a "bat gate" just inside the mouth of Middle Tunnel at Stumphouse Mountain in northern Oconee County.

Nine Times Preserve Dedication - Sat May 2,2009

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:09 UT

Nine Times Preserve Dedication. Protected in partnership with Upstate Forever, Pickens County Legislative Delegation, South Carolina Conservation Bank, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Guided tours of the preserve will be offered immediately following the dedication. Two tours of the property will be offered at the end of the dedication program: a 1.25-mile moderate to strenuous tour and a .25-mile easy to moderate tour. For the tours, wear comfortable clothing and hiking boots or shoes.

April 22, 2009 Lyrids Meteor Shower

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:09 UT

The best viewing night should be between midnight and dawn on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. But a day or two before and after the peak date may offer a decent sprinkling of meteors too.

Wildlife Camps Available for Youth This Summer

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:00:09 UT

There are two wildlife camps for youth ages 10-15, to be held June 21-26 and June 28-July 3, 2009. In addition, there is an Advanced Wildlife Camp available for youth ages 11-16 from July 5-10 and July 12-17, 2009. Registration is open, but space is limited!

Spring in the Mountains from Wildwater Rafting

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:19:41 UT

We’ve had a nice break from winter and it sure feels like Spring is in the air. When making your Spring Break and Easter holiday plans, consider a quick jaunt to the Smokies.

Hummers Returning to Georgia

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:00:15 UT

If you haven’t already done so, hang up your feeders! Ruby-throated hummingbirds and other avian migrants are returning to Georgia from wintering grounds far to the south. Ruby-throated “hummers” may travel more than 1,200 miles from Central America to Georgia.

Ursus Among Us - Video

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:57:44 UT

Upstate South Carolina is home to an estimated 800-1000 Black Bear

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/video/oct07_video/oct07video_bear.html

Georgia Youth Birding T-Shirt Art Contest

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:00:09 UT

Like birds? Love to draw? Georgia’s Fourth Annual Youth Birding Competition is offering a T-shirt Art Contest for resident kids.

New Birding Boot Camp Geared to Teens

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:00:48 UT

Teens interested in birds and nature can take part in a week-long, action-packed summer camp held by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in concert with the Georgia Ornithological Society and the Atlanta, Ogeechee and Coastal Georgia Audubon societies

Now best time to erect, refurbish wood duck boxes

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:00:08 UT

The wood duck is the most important species to South Carolina waterfowl enthusiasts and is the only duck for which we can effectively manage production habitat throughout all geographic regions of the State.