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"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
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
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.
30 Billion Reasons Why
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
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
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
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.
