The buzz

Before you cut your grass, it's a good idea to give your yard a once-over to look for rabbit nests. These nests often look just like a small patch of dead grass, but the babies are just under the surface, leaving them vulnerable to lawnmowers.

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Bald eagles are an impressive-looking bird, but they aren't the only eagle species worthy of attention. Meet the harpy eagle, a large bird native to the rainforests of Central and South America.

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After a long, quiet winter, our local wetlands are among the first places that begin to wake up, showing some of the earliest signs of spring. 

When it comes to spring, there's so much to love. But there's also probably a lot you don't know about our most-anticipated season.

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If you venture out into the preserves these days, there's a good chance you'll hear chorus frogs making a racket as they call out looking for a mate.

Peregrine falcons aren't one of those birds we see every day, which makes them a prized find for many birders. Spotting one soaring overhead or swooping down to catch prey is a memorable experience. 

Now is the time to see woodcocks out in the preserves, and there's a lot to love about these birds — from the males' elaborate courtship ritual to their cute nicknames.