Our bats are back

If you're like me and are desperately looking for signs that our long-awaited spring is finally on the go, you might be interested to know that a day or two ago one of our resident bats showed up at its usual roost here at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.

Since Alberta bats are dependent on insects for food, they can't hang around their usual summer territories all winter. Instead, they migrate to winter hibernating caves and only return in the spring.

If you're interested in seeing our "secret" bat roost or would like more information on bats and bat boxes, come see us at the Nature Centre or give us a call at 403-346-2010.

Dennis Moffat Prints

The Friends of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre has a special on Dennis Moffat nature prints. All of them are matted and framed. An example of some of them are as follows: 1. Canada Goose at Slack Slough 2. Hunter 3. Landing at Sunset 4.Canadian Peregrine Falcon 5.Minewa, the Gray Owl These Red Deer based prints would be great for an office or a den The price is $85.00 each. If you purchase 2 or more a special discount can be arranged. For more information , call Bob at KWNC 403 346 2010

Bird Homes

Now is the time to prepare your bird nestboxes for the 2011 season. The KWNC bookstore has a great selection of nest boxes for bluebirds, tree swallows, wren & chickadees. For information about our nest boxes, birds or books on nature, call Bob at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre 403 346 2010 email; bookstore@waskasoopark.ca