
Week of November 16th - 22nd
We welcomed Hastings Middle School!
The 8th graders of Hastings Middle School came to Eagle Bluff in two halves; the first half came from Monday - Wednesday, and the second came from Wednesday - Friday. Both halves did tremendous jobs at keeping their food waste down to zero and becoming "Zero Heroes" as well as both groups earning Eagle Eye Awards! While they were here, they were also able to experience Archery, Oneota, Pioneer Life, Group Challenges, Wildlife Ecology, Winter Survival, Competitive Orienteering, GPS Pathfinders, East Treetops, and South Treetops.
Phenology:
- American Kestrels are still around. See photo above by Jim Williams.
- A Mosquito was seen.
- One morning, one of Eagle Bluff's Pond was covered with Ice.
- A Woolly Bear was seen crossing the road.
- Almost all of the Buckthorn Leaves are gone.
- A Red Fox was seen crossing the road.
- A Coyote was also seen crossing the road.
- A Flock of Canada Geese was seen flying in a westerly direction.
- A Deer Tick found its way onto a staff person.
Thought for the Week:
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
Thomas A. Edison
NATURE TRIVIA QUESTION
Answer to Last Week's Question:
Several species of bird were named for Wilson, including Wilson's Storm-petrel, Wilson's Plover, Wilson's Phalarope and Wilson's Warbler. The warbler genus Wilsonia was also named for him by Charles Lucien Bonaparte.
This Week's Question:
How did the American Kestrel get it's name?
Happy Thanksgiving!!!






