Protecting our birds of prey!

We think we’ve had some wild birds of prey possibly harassing some of our captive birds of prey. Check out our deterrents!

Can you identify these tracks?

Guess who’s been cruising our property in the snow?

The opossum!

Spring Native Plant Sale

The Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding is hosting its 27^th annual Native Plant Sale and Open House March 28 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), 29th (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and 30 (noon to 5 p.m.).

The sale will feature native plants that volunteers have propagated in the nursery on site for a variety of garden conditions. Native plants are a good choice for introducing into the home landscape for a number of reasons:

• They are beautiful 
• They are sustainable
• They contribute to habitat conservation by creating biodiversity and an environment favorable to wildlife.

Bring the whole family and explore the unique landscape that is Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, with over thirteen miles of trails, over one-thousand different species of flora and an incredible variety of animal life. 

“We are anxious to share with our community the beauty, serenity and adventure to be found all on one site, right here, just minutes from downtown Chattanooga.”  Dr. Paola Craddock, Greenhouse Manager said.  “And we hope many people will take advantage of the free admission all weekend.”

Evidence of early Tennessee Valley Native Americans, Spanish explorers, pioneer settlers and Civil War soldiers is present in the natural landscape of Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding. Other features include the George S. Bryan Discovery Forest Treehouse and the Paddler’s Perch, both located on the banks of Lookout Creek, and the Wildlife Wanderland, with its many species of captive native animals including highly endangered Red Wolves.

For more information visit www.chattanoogaanc.org

Osprey sighting!

Also, while on Sanibel Island, we saw loads of Osprey. 

There are man-made platforms everywhere on the island to encourage their nesting. 

Osprey can be seen in Chattanooga on the river. Check out this link for more Fish Hawk info! 

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/osprey/lifehistory

South Florida--Ibis city!

I’ve just returned from South Florida and visited the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

What an awesome facility! Did you know that the gentleman Ding Darling started the federal Duck Stamp program? His idea has generated millions of dollars!

I got to see many shore birds including these White Ibis. This group was sitting on a telephone line. The darker ones are juveniles. They have long curved orange beaks and long orange legs and feet. They move loudly through the vegetation probing the ground for yummy insects!

Red Wolves are active in winter!

This is Red Wolf 1390 enjoying the recent snow!

He's so handsome! 

 Red Wolf 1390 Male

What to do with wild baby animals

It's almost baby animal season. If you find a baby animal, check out The 

Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding's website: 

www.chattanoogaanc.org for information on the local rehabilitators 

that can help you. 

Remember, it's illegal to keep native wildlife, that's 

why you need to call a rehabber for help!