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01 Jul 2014

New Elk Calves at Elk & Bison Prairie

Customer Service, Elk & Bison Prairie, Restoration, Wildlifebabies, calves, cows, elk, elk and bison prairie, prairie

The following is provided by Curtis Fowler, Range Technician at Land Between The Lakes: Here are some more photos of elk calves taken last week at the Elk and Bison Prairie. Some of the calves and their mothers have been exploring in small groups, so calves are occasionally seen in the late evenings. We have confirmed at least 7 different calves so far, but expect that others are out there hiding. We suspect a few others are still to come. Enjoy your visit! --Curtis

17 Jun 2014

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Rare Red Wolf Born in Captivity at Land Between The Lakes

Nature Station, News Release, Restoration, Stewardship, Wildlifeendangered species, Nature Station, red wolf, Red Wolf Recovery, US Fish and Wildlife

GOLDEN POND, KY—Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the birth of a ¾ pound female red wolf on May 2,2014. The Woodlands Nature Station’s captive, endangered red wolves are the proud parents. The new female pup is just now emerging from her den and stretching her legs followed by two very attentive and nervous parents. She will remain with her parents for at least 18 months and then be transferred to a zoo or nature center to start her own pack. “As she gets older and braver, the little pup will become more visible. Right…

13 Jun 2014

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First Elk Calf of the Season

Customer Service, Elk & Bison Prairie, Restoration, Stewardship, Wildlifebaby, bison, Bugle Corps, calf, cow, elk, Elk & Bison Prairie, predators, wildlife, wildlife watching, wildlife-viewing

Story submitted by Curtis Fowler, Range Technician at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area-- As spring turns into summer, bison at the Elk & Bison Prairie have been producing calves almost every week since early April. Memorial Day weekend marks the time that elk normally start producing their calves at the Elk & Bison Prairie. The first calf was seen on June 8; however, there are likely a few others hiding in the bushes. Bugle Corps staff have spotted 4 elk calves so far over the past week. This week, we located one of the newest calves and tagged it…

11 Jun 2014

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Scenic Viewing and Special Places Inventory

Customer Service, Restoration, Stewardship, Wildlifeinventory, landscape, management, scenic, scenic management, special places, wildlife-viewing

We ask you to complete this Scenic Viewing and Special Places Inventory and tell us about your favorite scenic areas. What would you like Land Between The Lakes to emphasize in managing our landscape for high quality scenic integrity? If you would like to complete the scenic viewing and special places inventory, please follow this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8KPQ8KJ. If you would like to learn more about the inventory, read further. Hello! My name is Rourke McDermott and I serve as a Landscape Architect at Valles Caldera National Preserve, north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. During the next five months, I am working…

30 May 2014

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Wildflowers Bloom at Elk & Bison Prairie

Elk & Bison Prairie, Plants, Restoration, Stewardship, WildlifeElk & Bison Prairie, fire, habitat, Indian Pink, prescribed fire, wildflowers, wildlife

Submitted by Curtis Fowler, Range Technician at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area This gorgeous stand of Indian Pink was found in an area of the Elk & Bison Prairie that had been burned during a prescribed fire at the end of March. They are blooming along a shady creekside, creating perfect habitat for wildlife. Wildflowers can be found all across Land Between The Lakes throughout the year. Take a drive or a hike to see what you can find! For more information about Indian Pink, visit http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SPMA3.

07 May 2014

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Osprey: native again

History, Restoration, Stewardship, Wildlifebirds, conservation, native wildlife, restoration, success story, wildlife

Osprey - Pandion haliaetus Summertime visitors today often see osprey plunging "feet-first" into the lakes and ponds after their dinner -- fish. Though native to the area, osprey became victims of pesticides like DDT, illegal hunting and habitat loss. By 1950 nesting osprey could not be found anywhere in Kentucky. Beginning in 1984, Land Between The Lakes took part in a Kentucky-wide osprey restoration effort aimed at re-establishing a resident population of nesting birds. Using a raise and release technique called "hacking," our wildlife staff raised young birds isolated from human contact on a tall hacking tower near the Nature…

07 May 2014

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Bird is the Word

Nature Station, Recreationbirding, habitat, nature center, Nature Station, wildlife

On Saturday, May 10, we will devote a whole day for you to learn about some of the 250 species of birds at Land Between The Lakes. Our Woodlands Nature Watch Area provides some of the best birding in the South. Conveniently located in the crossroads of many different habitats and part of the Mississippi flyway, Land Between The Lakes attracts quite a diversity of birds. We are located between the eastern forests and the western prairies, as well as the northern dwelling birds mixing with the southern species. This combination makes the beginning of May the peak for spotting…

07 May 2014

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Welcome

Welcome to Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area's new responsive website. We still have a few kinks to work out. Please be patient with us. You can still reach our original site at www.lbl.org. Thanks. Jan and Janice

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