Hunt Hill Nature Center

Hunt Hill Nature Center is a 600-acre nature preserve and learning center located in Sarona Wisconsin.

[Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center @SMBC]

Can you guess which birds you see in your backyard might have overwintered in Bird Friendly coffee plantations? Discover the many species your coffee can help conserve when you #DrinkBirdFriendly https://t.co/V9kIjmBZLc

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

Hepatica is starting to bloom in the forests at Hunt Hill! You'll recognize it by spotting its three-lobed leaves. It gets its name from the Greek root "hepat-" which means "liver" because both the plant and the human liver have lobes. For more info: https://t.co/4vku4jES0C

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Snow melt and high winds have revealed litter along roadsides. Why not give nature a hand and go plogging? "What's plogging?" Visit our webpage to find out: https://t.co/p4Q5jWm0U8

[Patrick Doran, Ph.D. @pjdgreatlakes]

Nature-based solutions provide myriad benefits:

Wetlands can help prevent property damage and save lives during floods https://t.co/1v68mUt4Tp

@FOSR_Tweets @Tom4tnc @neilchawkins #GreatLakes

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

Have you seen a porcupine climb a tree before? We've had lots of sightings here, especially on the Red Oak and Crane Trails. To find one, look up into the tree tops to find trees that have been stripped of their bark on the top.

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Have you been spotting blue rabbit pee? Blue rabbit pee is caused by rabbits eating the invasive buckthorn, which may indicate that the rabbits are running low on food. The pee starts off yellow and then turns blue due to a chemical reaction with the sun.
https://t.co/1gbKpFdukx

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

Tweet tweet! Check out this cool interactive bird call webpage that the Minnesota DNR created. Just click on a bird illustration to hear its call:
https://t.co/vt5KdkhPbV

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

Happy Groundhog's Day! Groundhogs can not only dig, but they can swim and climb trees too! They have several names such as Woodchuck, Groundpig, and even Whistlepig!

Learn more about the groundhog here: https://t.co/rz5w3Ea6qv

[Tom Jenkins @Tom__Jenkins]

An experiment demonstrating how mangroves protect coastlines. Other habitats such as coral reefs and kelp forests also provide a similar function.

[Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary @CorkscrewSwamp]

#DYK? Male Red-bellied Woodpeckers have red from nose to nape, while females only have a red nape. Both have a small, reddish patch on their bellies that is difficult to see. #birds #woodland

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

We've been spotting Red-Headed Woodpeckers at Hunt Hill! Why is that so special? Red-Headed Woodpecker populations have declined about 70% since the 1960s. Habitats like ours that preserve dead trees (called snags) help preserve this species! Learn more at https://t.co/iszkzHjDtG

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We've been having a lot of frosty days lately! Read here to learn the difference between rime ice and hoar frost: https://t.co/HETONtkPDO

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Did you know that all 4th graders can get a free National Parks pass through the "Every Kid Outdoors" program? This year, the program was extended to both 4th and 5th grade students! Visit https://t.co/mq5nCVq8E0 to get your child's free pass!

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

It's snow flea season! Don't worry: snow fleas don't bite. They aren't actually fleas at all, but are arthropods called springtails. They eat dead organic matter like fallen leaves. Check around the base of a tree on a warm winter day to spot them!
https://t.co/dN0rjfMmWs

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

Ice freezes on the top of the water, right? In most cases that is true. However, in turbulent water like rivers and waterfalls ice may form rapidly and get stuck to the bottom as Anchor Ice.
Check out this webpage to see how it happens:
https://t.co/mEH6WulMYi

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

Have you ever heard of Needle Ice?! Needle Ice
occurs to groundwater when the soil is above freezing while the air is below freezing. We've been spotting needle ice around the sanctuary a lot lately! Look for it on the Red Oak East Trail!
https://t.co/ZwnbTzQKca

[Hunt Hill Nature Center @hunthill]

The votes are in! We'll be posting some neat nature facts on Tuesdays, starting tomorrow. Let's see how it goes!

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What sort of content do you most want to see Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary post on Twitter?

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A beautiful and sunny day for a hike! The snowflakes are sparkling and the trails are packed down. No snowshoes needed today. @ Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary https://t.co/SLCJPbi9Bb

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We went out for the Christmas Bird Count today! I came back with a new hairstyle! Hopefully frosted tips are making a comeback. 🤞 @ Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary https://t.co/yV2Cde2mnL