Comments for Natural Nutmeg http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis Nature and the Environment in the Nutmeg State Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:00:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Peter http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-827 Peter Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:00:43 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-827 The circus is "history" that Bridgeport should leave behind. These people who train animals and work for the circus shame the very name of man, himself. When the earth as we know it ends, and they are called to reckon, there is a "special place" where they will be sent to. Now that Webster Bank has taken the name of the Arena, why not move your accounts elsewhere, and tell them why? The circus is “history” that Bridgeport should leave behind. These people who train animals and work for the circus shame the very name of man, himself. When the earth as we know it ends, and they are called to reckon, there is a “special place” where they will be sent to.

Now that Webster Bank has taken the name of the Arena, why not move your accounts elsewhere, and tell them why?

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Jen http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-815 Jen Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:16:55 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-815 Just saw a Fisher cat cross Route One in Guilford near the Branford town line. Stopped at the edge of the road, looked both ways, waited for me to pass, then crossed. Just saw a Fisher cat cross Route One in Guilford near the Branford town line. Stopped at the edge of the road, looked both ways, waited for me to pass, then crossed.

]]> Comment on Connecticut Windmills and Birds by James http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/02/15/connecticut-windmills-and-birds/#comment-765 James Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:42:48 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=257#comment-765 We must find safer ways to use wind farms. Estimates show that over the years, anywhere from 75,000 to 275,000 birds have been killed per year. These numbers are expected to increase as the number of wind farms grow. We must find safer ways to use wind farms. Estimates show that over the years, anywhere from 75,000 to 275,000 birds have been killed per year. These numbers are expected to increase as the number of wind farms grow.

]]> Comment on Wacky Ways to Recycle in CT by Jay http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2011/02/24/wacky-ways-to-recycle-in-ct/#comment-735 Jay Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:13:47 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=776#comment-735 The best form of recycling i've come across so far is via my chickens. I only have 3 but they eat all my veggie scraps and their bedding etc is superb for the garden, making for excellent veggies. My wife and I eat the vegg, the chickens eat the scraps......and the (re)cycle starts all over. The best form of recycling i’ve come across so far is via my chickens. I only have 3 but they eat all my veggie scraps and their bedding etc is superb for the garden, making for excellent veggies. My wife and I eat the vegg, the chickens eat the scraps……and the (re)cycle starts all over.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Steve Miller http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-706 Steve Miller Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:08:26 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-706 Excellent protest. Bridgeport needs to boycott this cruel sadistic show of irrational behavior. Use the money to enjoy a great meal in one of Bridgeport's spectacular restaurants. The mayor should ban the circus in Bridgeport. Excellent protest. Bridgeport needs to boycott this cruel sadistic show of irrational behavior. Use the money to enjoy a great meal in one of Bridgeport’s spectacular restaurants. The mayor should ban the circus in Bridgeport.

]]> Comment on Connecticut Windmills and Birds by Home wind turbine kits http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/02/15/connecticut-windmills-and-birds/#comment-650 Home wind turbine kits Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:08:46 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=257#comment-650 this is a terrific post...very good points you make. While wind turbines do pose a threat, it is one we must defeat. There is just too much available wind in the U.S. and if done right, there is enough out there to power the whole country. The real opportunity in rolling out wind energy though is taking advantage of roofs and especially in cities where bird populations aren't as prevalent. this is a terrific post…very good points you make.

While wind turbines do pose a threat, it is one we must defeat. There is just too much available wind in the U.S. and if done right, there is enough out there to power the whole country.

The real opportunity in rolling out wind energy though is taking advantage of roofs and especially in cities where bird populations aren’t as prevalent.

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-638 Madeline Dennis Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:57:41 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-638 Hi, Dat Nurse, Hmm, I would not think cats, bigger than chipmunks and voles and with bigger teeth and claws, are easier prey for fishers. But the fishers are only trying to survive in their natural habitat, Hi, Dat Nurse, Hmm, I would not think cats, bigger than chipmunks and voles and with bigger teeth and claws, are easier prey for fishers. But the fishers are only trying to survive in their natural habitat,

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by dat http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-637 dat Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:31:27 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-637 we have lost 3 neighborhood cats to fisher cats...the domestic cats kept the chipmunk and vole populations in check...after they disappeared the vole and chipmunk populations exploded...seems the fisher cats like easier prey, like pets. their sound is bone chilling. our olny hope is it (or they) move on after they have eaten all the neighborhood pets, or that they now start on the chipmunks and voles! their sound is blood curdling. we live close to mass. border near stafford springs. we have lost 3 neighborhood cats to fisher cats…the domestic cats kept the chipmunk and vole populations in check…after they disappeared the vole and chipmunk populations exploded…seems the fisher cats like easier prey, like pets. their sound is bone chilling. our olny hope is it (or they) move on after they have eaten all the neighborhood pets, or that they now start on the chipmunks and voles! their sound is blood curdling. we live close to mass. border near stafford springs.

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Mary http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-452 Mary Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:12:10 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-452 I just saw a Fisher Cat (around 6pm) near our house in North Guilford -- dark brown and moving very gracefully. Very cool! I just saw a Fisher Cat (around 6pm) near our house in North Guilford — dark brown and moving very gracefully. Very cool!

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by sharon http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-449 sharon Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:07:23 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-449 Hi. I have witnessed cruelty to elephants and other wild animals on telly. Recently i watched a programe about a circus elephant called Ann on BBC1 who has been performing in a circus for over 50 years. She was proper beaten by her trainer. It broke my heart. How anyone could beat any animal is behond me. I recently attended Blackpool circus, no animals performed, just humans, it was fantastic, the place was packed with crouds of people wanting to see humans perform various stunts and everyone loved. YOU DONT NEED TO SEE PERFORMING WILD BEASTS TO BE ENTERTAINED!! Hi. I have witnessed cruelty to elephants and other wild animals on telly. Recently i watched a programe about a circus elephant called Ann on BBC1 who has been performing in a circus for over 50 years. She was proper beaten by her trainer. It broke my heart. How anyone could beat any animal is behond me. I recently attended Blackpool circus, no animals performed, just humans, it was fantastic, the place was packed with crouds of people wanting to see humans perform various stunts and everyone loved. YOU DONT NEED TO SEE PERFORMING WILD BEASTS TO BE ENTERTAINED!!

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Clint http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-439 Clint Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:24:10 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-439 Just saw a fisher run across Beardsley Park!! Had no idea what it even was until my friend Tim, who works at the zoo, told me what it was... talk about flipped out!! It was dark brownish in color and very agile.. Just saw a fisher run across Beardsley Park!! Had no idea what it even was until my friend Tim, who works at the zoo, told me what it was… talk about flipped out!! It was dark brownish in color and very agile..

]]> Comment on Hummers Are Coming Back by Mr. Barnum http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2011/04/05/hummers-are-coming-back/#comment-438 Mr. Barnum Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:02:27 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=950#comment-438 Great blog, Madeline. Hummingbirds are amazing to watch. You've really brought them to life in all their frantic glory! Great blog, Madeline. Hummingbirds are amazing to watch. You’ve really brought them to life in all their frantic glory!

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-420 Madeline Dennis Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:19:57 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-420 Hi, Chris, You are not going to like my answer. I love cats and I do feel sorry for the stray ones. But the answer to your question is not to stop fishers living in their natural habitat. They are just trying to eat and survive. However, those multiple feral cat colonies that you are sustaining there in Groton will be an ever growing problem unless you get ALL those cats neutered or STOP feeding them. I know it will be hard for you to do that, but you are sustaining an unnatural colony. And all those cats are killing lots of birds in the neighborhood guaranteed. Nature is all about survival of the fittest naturally. What you are doing is upsetting the natural balance in that area: breeding cats, killing birds, increasing the population of fishers and other predators and encouraging weak, sick cats. Let nature take its course. Madeline Hi, Chris, You are not going to like my answer. I love cats and I do feel sorry for the stray ones. But the answer to your question is not to stop fishers living in their natural habitat. They are just trying to eat and survive. However, those multiple feral cat colonies that you are sustaining there in Groton will be an ever growing problem unless you get ALL those cats neutered or STOP feeding them. I know it will be hard for you to do that, but you are sustaining an unnatural colony. And all those cats are killing lots of birds in the neighborhood guaranteed. Nature is all about survival of the fittest naturally. What you are doing is upsetting the natural balance in that area: breeding cats, killing birds, increasing the population of fishers and other predators and encouraging weak, sick cats. Let nature take its course. Madeline

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Chris http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-419 Chris Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:50:11 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-419 My boyfriend just called me and told me he spotted a fisher cat in Groton this morning at the ferel cat colony we feed. We have our own cats that we keep indoors but what can we do to protect our ferel cat colonies? Is there anything that fisher cats do not like that we can spread around our ferel cat colony to protect the kitties (garlic, onion, some kind of canned spray?) Please we would like to know as soon as possible!!! My boyfriend just called me and told me he spotted a fisher cat in Groton this morning at the ferel cat colony we feed. We have our own cats that we keep indoors but what can we do to protect our ferel cat colonies? Is there anything that fisher cats do not like that we can spread around our ferel cat colony to protect the kitties (garlic, onion, some kind of canned spray?) Please we would like to know as soon as possible!!!

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by neighbor http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-377 neighbor Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:40:07 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-377 A fisher cat was just spotted in my Middletown/Durham area neighborhood - early afternoon. A fisher cat was just spotted in my Middletown/Durham area neighborhood – early afternoon.

]]> Comment on Wacky Ways to Recycle in CT by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2011/02/24/wacky-ways-to-recycle-in-ct/#comment-376 Madeline Dennis Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:57:22 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=776#comment-376 Charlie, Great idea. I hate having to buy more top soil every spring. How do you keep the leaves from blowing away? Charlie, Great idea. I hate having to buy more top soil every spring. How do you keep the leaves from blowing away?

]]> Comment on Wacky Ways to Recycle in CT by CharlesBrilvitch http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2011/02/24/wacky-ways-to-recycle-in-ct/#comment-375 CharlesBrilvitch Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:32:54 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=776#comment-375 I have patch where I grow my tomato plants and other veggies that's about 12 feet square. Every year I'd pull the plants out in the fall with some soil still clinging to the roots, and after a few decades of this the vegetable garden was turning into a noticable depression. I thought about buying bags of topsoil to fill it back up, but, being a might on the frugal side, I tried raking all my leaves on the spot to see what'd happen. By the next spring a five-foot-deep pile had been reduced down to maybe six inches by rain and snow, under which I found hundreds of happy worms. I dug this into the soil. My crop has been substantially improved ever since I started this practice. I have patch where I grow my tomato plants and other veggies that’s about 12 feet square. Every year I’d pull the plants out in the fall with some soil still clinging to the roots, and after a few decades of this the vegetable garden was turning into a noticable depression. I thought about buying bags of topsoil to fill it back up, but, being a might on the frugal side, I tried raking all my leaves on the spot to see what’d happen. By the next spring a five-foot-deep pile had been reduced down to maybe six inches by rain and snow, under which I found hundreds of happy worms. I dug this into the soil. My crop has been substantially improved ever since I started this practice.

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Bob Moseley http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-346 Bob Moseley Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:43:12 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-346 I spotted one crossing Huntington Street in Shelton. And one night I heard one up in a tree. They have a bone-chilling sound, like a baby getting tortured. But it was exciting to actually see this animal. I spotted one crossing Huntington Street in Shelton. And one night I heard one up in a tree. They have a bone-chilling sound, like a baby getting tortured. But it was exciting to actually see this animal.

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-304 Madeline Dennis Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:20:11 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-304 Hi, Ree, Don’t know where you live, but wild animals have a place in even our urbanized environment. It always surprises me that people think only people belong in the neighborhood. I got lots of birds, ducks, opossums, skunks, red fox, coyote, raccoons, flocks of big turkeys, deer and a fisher cat, and feel they are an addition to the real coolness of my neighborhood in the biggest city in Connecticut. These animals are here to stay. When you say the fisher cat “struck” again, you mean it just woke you up twice, not attacked something, right! Don’t know what woods you were running in, but almost all parks and towns require your dog to be on a leash, or at least under your control at all times, so the solution to your fear is to put your dog on a lease or train him. In most instances, the fisher cat should not bother you or your large dog, if you or your dog are not bothering it. But if your not too smart dog is approaching the fisher, it will defend itself. But statistics show you are quite likely to be attacked by your neighbor’s dog not a wild animal so you just cannot live your life in fear. Hi, Ree, Don’t know where you live, but wild animals have a place in even our urbanized environment. It always surprises me that people think only people belong in the neighborhood. I got lots of birds, ducks, opossums, skunks, red fox, coyote, raccoons, flocks of big turkeys, deer and a fisher cat, and feel they are an addition to the real coolness of my neighborhood in the biggest city in Connecticut. These animals are here to stay. When you say the fisher cat “struck” again, you mean it just woke you up twice, not attacked something, right!

Don’t know what woods you were running in, but almost all parks and towns require your dog to be on a leash, or at least under your control at all times, so the solution to your fear is to put your dog on a lease or train him. In most instances, the fisher cat should not bother you or your large dog, if you or your dog are not bothering it. But if your not too smart dog is approaching the fisher, it will defend itself. But statistics show you are quite likely to be attacked by your neighbor’s dog not a wild animal so you just cannot live your life in fear.

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by ree http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-303 ree Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:54:17 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-303 Well you are all very positive happy people about the reintroduction of the Fisher Cat but I am not. The scream is horrifying. It woke up everyone in my condo section about a month ago at 2:00am, then it struck again two weeks ago at 4:00 am. My dog was going crazy and I almost called the cops!!! And just today at 3:45pm my dog took off after one in the woods. I was so scared for myself and my dog. Now after reading about them attacking people, I'm really nervous. Guess my twice a day runs in the woods with my dog will have to stop. Will the Fisher attack a 90 pound mutt that isn't too smart? Well you are all very positive happy people about the reintroduction of the Fisher Cat but I am not. The scream is horrifying. It woke up everyone in my condo section about a month ago at 2:00am, then it struck again two weeks ago at 4:00 am. My dog was going crazy and I almost called the cops!!!
And just today at 3:45pm my dog took off after one in the woods. I was so scared for myself and my dog. Now after reading about them attacking people, I’m really nervous. Guess my twice a day runs in the woods with my dog will have to stop.
Will the Fisher attack a 90 pound mutt that isn’t too smart?

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Mr. NBarnum http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-290 Mr. NBarnum Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:56:57 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-290 Madeline, Another great blog! I believe that we've heard a fisher cat in Black Rock. We thought at first that we heard cats fighting or mating, but after hearing the sound bites on your links, I'm sure it was a fisher cat. After seeing these guys in action, I'm writing Santa that I want a fisher cat for Christmas. Bridgeport is a tough town, and a guy needs a tough pet. PT Madeline,
Another great blog!
I believe that we’ve heard a fisher cat in Black Rock. We thought at first that we heard cats fighting or mating, but after hearing the sound bites on your links, I’m sure it was a fisher cat.

After seeing these guys in action, I’m writing Santa that I want a fisher cat for Christmas. Bridgeport is a tough town, and a guy needs a tough pet.

PT

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Stephanie http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-286 Stephanie Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:57:11 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-286 Saw a fox late one night sitting at the bottom of one of my trees in the front yard. It sat there looking up and all of a sudden a flash of black came shreiking down the tree and chased the fox in to the field. Sure it was a fisher cat. It was an amazing sight, although a bit unnerving ! Saw a fox late one night sitting at the bottom of one of my trees in the front yard. It sat there looking up and all of a sudden a flash of black came shreiking down the tree and chased the fox in to the field. Sure it was a fisher cat. It was an amazing sight, although a bit unnerving !

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-282 Madeline Dennis Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:37:11 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-282 Jack,I agree that it is great to have them with us. I also love seeing coyote, red foxes and turkeys now. Good point about controlling Lyme Disease. Jack,I agree that it is great to have them with us. I also love seeing coyote, red foxes and turkeys now. Good point about controlling Lyme Disease.

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by connecticut swamp yankee http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-280 connecticut swamp yankee Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:14:21 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-280 Danny Lynch says these things cant be real! Danny Lynch says these things cant be real!

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Jack Harder http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-278 Jack Harder Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:44:45 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-278 Madeline, I've never seen one in Black Rock but I have seen them here in Westport where I live. The CT DEP did a great job with their re-introduction. They are a native wildlife species that have their place in our ecosystem. Hopefully they can help to control white footed mice that contribute to the spread of Lyme Disease. Jack Madeline,

I’ve never seen one in Black Rock but I have seen them here in Westport where I live.

The CT DEP did a great job with their re-introduction. They are a native wildlife species that have their place in our ecosystem.

Hopefully they can help to control white footed mice that contribute to the spread of Lyme Disease.

Jack

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-276 Madeline Dennis Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:01:53 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-276 Wonder how a tough fisher could have gotten injured ? I hope I see one. Wonder how a tough fisher could have gotten injured ? I hope I see one.

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Jo-Anne McCoy http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-274 Jo-Anne McCoy Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:20:38 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-274 Great information about a sneaky creature. I have them around my property often....especially in the winter. The "scream" is blood curdling to say the least. I once watched an injured Fisher loping behind my barn through 2 feet of snow(where my compost pile is) and when I went out to check on the tracks I noticed that the tracks contained blood. It must of injured it's paw....very interesting. Great information about a sneaky creature. I have them around my property often….especially in the winter. The “scream” is blood curdling to say the least. I once watched an injured Fisher loping behind my barn through 2 feet of snow(where my compost pile is) and when I went out to check on the tracks I noticed that the tracks contained blood. It must of injured it’s paw….very interesting.

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-273 Madeline Dennis Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:13:50 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-273 Very cool ! I have never seen one :-( Very cool ! I have never seen one :-(

]]> Comment on About Madeline Dennis by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/about-madeline-dennis/#comment-272 Madeline Dennis Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:13:16 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?page_id=3#comment-272 I am so glad, Barbara. Thanks. I am so glad, Barbara. Thanks.

]]> Comment on About Madeline Dennis by Barbara haskell burghart http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/about-madeline-dennis/#comment-271 Barbara haskell burghart Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:57:50 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?page_id=3#comment-271 Hi!!!! I am just loving the nature blogs!!!! :) :) Hi!!!! I am just loving the nature blogs!!!! :) :)

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Eric D Lehman http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-270 Eric D Lehman Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:53:35 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-270 Madeline- I saw a fisher at dusk along the banks of the Housatonic River. I think it was Spring 2009. Eric Madeline-

I saw a fisher at dusk along the banks of the Housatonic River. I think it was Spring 2009.

Eric

]]> Comment on Fisher Cats in Connecticut ! by Connecticut Family http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/12/08/fisher-cats-in-connecticut/#comment-269 Connecticut Family Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:33:07 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=736#comment-269 They don't look very friendly either. And I'm sure any human contact could be dangerous as well. They don’t look very friendly either. And I’m sure any human contact could be dangerous as well.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-251 Madeline Dennis Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:14:35 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-251 Thank you for posting, Marie. It really does not matter what the relationship between circus management and the elephant owners and trainers is. The management IS responsible for what happens. I am sure there are elephant trainers who “love” their animals and do not physically abuse them, but it really is the concept of confining these very large wild animals that is the real abuse…i.e. chaining them up all day in concrete rooms, moving them in cramped trains, not allowing family groups to remain intact, not allowing them to run in large expanses, etc. etc. Elephants are not like dogs neither biologically, physiologically or psychologically. I think circuses are great, just not the ones that cage wild animals. Twenty counties and hundreds of cities have banned circuses that use animals for our entertainment, and more places will follow. And your last comment is like saying let’s chain the kids up in the basement so they won’t get hit by a car out in the neighborhood. Thank you for posting, Marie. It really does not matter what the relationship between circus management and the elephant owners and trainers is. The management IS responsible for what happens. I am sure there are elephant trainers who “love” their animals and do not physically abuse them, but it really is the concept of confining these very large wild animals that is the real abuse…i.e. chaining them up all day in concrete rooms, moving them in cramped trains, not allowing family groups to remain intact, not allowing them to run in large expanses, etc. etc. Elephants are not like dogs neither biologically, physiologically or psychologically. I think circuses are great, just not the ones that cage wild animals. Twenty counties and hundreds of cities have banned circuses that use animals for our entertainment, and more places will follow. And your last comment is like saying let’s chain the kids up in the basement so they won’t get hit by a car out in the neighborhood.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Marie http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-250 Marie Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:37:48 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-250 madeline, with all respect to your article, you must know that it's not (in most cases) the circus that abuse the animals, but rather the trainers. Some circuses do own their own animals but for the most part, they hire people who own the animals outside of the company. not all trainers abuse their animals as well, which can be seen in many photos that you neglect to search for and put in your blog. Elephants especially love to be challenged and taught new things, just like dogs can learn tricks and enjoy it, elephants love the mental stimulation (and treats=) I myself traveled with a circus and met a family who kept the elephants very well, giving them exercise, bathing and playing with them. don't judge the circus and make them suffer instead find the owners and trainers that abuse their animals, just many people do in households across america everyday, and quit blaming the circus as a whole and giving it a bad name. one person does not represent the majority. also i would much rather an elephant be with a loving circus family than have them be poached and killed in the wild. madeline,
with all respect to your article, you must know that it’s not (in most cases) the circus that abuse the animals, but rather the trainers. Some circuses do own their own animals but for the most part, they hire people who own the animals outside of the company. not all trainers abuse their animals as well, which can be seen in many photos that you neglect to search for and put in your blog. Elephants especially love to be challenged and taught new things, just like dogs can learn tricks and enjoy it, elephants love the mental stimulation (and treats=) I myself traveled with a circus and met a family who kept the elephants very well, giving them exercise, bathing and playing with them. don’t judge the circus and make them suffer instead find the owners and trainers that abuse their animals, just many people do in households across america everyday, and quit blaming the circus as a whole and giving it a bad name. one person does not represent the majority. also i would much rather an elephant be with a loving circus family than have them be poached and killed in the wild.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-249 Madeline Dennis Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:18:24 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-249 Carrie, Your post was very sad but important. Thank you. As you probably know there are great circuses that do not use animals. I don't know which ones travel out in MI but we have the Big Apple circus here in the Northeast that is lots of fun. I think they do use dogs and horses but that is a little bit different. Maybe a circus like that will come your way that you can take your sons to. Madeline Carrie, Your post was very sad but important. Thank you. As you probably know there are great circuses that do not use animals. I don’t know which ones travel out in MI but we have the Big Apple circus here in the Northeast that is lots of fun. I think they do use dogs and horses but that is a little bit different. Maybe a circus like that will come your way that you can take your sons to. Madeline

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Carrie http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-248 Carrie Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:55:52 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-248 I'm 36 and just attended my first circus(Ringling Bros in MI, 11-10) with my husband and two young sons. We sat close in the second row. I had to walk out because my instinct told me these animals were abused. Seeing the elephants was like watching a group of slaves perform. The tigers and other animals displayed what I considered fearful posture and reaction to the trainers. If these animals were taught to perform with rewards, then why would they look so terrified of their own trainers, the people they spend most time with? Thank you for your article. I am trying to do what I can to educate people and write letters to help stop this abuse. I’m 36 and just attended my first circus(Ringling Bros in MI, 11-10) with my husband and two young sons. We sat close in the second row. I had to walk out because my instinct told me these animals were abused. Seeing the elephants was like watching a group of slaves perform. The tigers and other animals displayed what I considered fearful posture and reaction to the trainers. If these animals were taught to perform with rewards, then why would they look so terrified of their own trainers, the people they spend most time with? Thank you for your article. I am trying to do what I can to educate people and write letters to help stop this abuse.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Alice http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-230 Alice Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:18:59 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-230 I attended my first protest last night outside of Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois and I was so disappointed to see peoples reactions to our silent protest. I had people yelling at me, ripping up literature (that they didn't have to take) and then disrecpectfully littering it in the nearby business parking lots and of course multiple people driving by giving us "the finger." But none of it mattered to me I plan on being out there every day that the circus is in town...all the way till the end of November. So please help spread the word to our upcoming protests on the corner of Mannheim and Lunt Rd. in Rosemont, Illinois. We will be there handing out signs and posters about 1 hour before the start of every show. Hope to see lots of new faces! Thanks for the informative article. It's articles like this that have helped to inform me. I attended my first protest last night outside of Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois and I was so disappointed to see peoples reactions to our silent protest. I had people yelling at me, ripping up literature (that they didn’t have to take) and then disrecpectfully littering it in the nearby business parking lots and of course multiple people driving by giving us “the finger.” But none of it mattered to me I plan on being out there every day that the circus is in town…all the way till the end of November. So please help spread the word to our upcoming protests on the corner of Mannheim and Lunt Rd. in Rosemont, Illinois. We will be there handing out signs and posters about 1 hour before the start of every show. Hope to see lots of new faces!

Thanks for the informative article. It’s articles like this that have helped to inform me.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-227 Madeline Dennis Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:06:29 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-227 Deanna, Thank you SO much for your post. I think people's minds are changing slowly. Many countries and cities around the world are banning animals in circuses. You and your mom were brave. I hope their were some other protesters there too. My town bridgeport had protesters at the circus from PETA, In Defense of Animals and Friends for Animals too. Madeline Deanna, Thank you SO much for your post. I think people’s minds are changing slowly. Many countries and cities around the world are banning animals in circuses. You and your mom were brave. I hope their were some other protesters there too. My town bridgeport had protesters at the circus from PETA, In Defense of Animals and Friends for Animals too. Madeline

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Deanna http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-226 Deanna Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:41:05 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-226 Madeline, thank you for your post educating the public that the price of Circus admission includes animal cruelty. This past Sunday my mother and I stood outside the entrance to a Ringling Bros. Barnum Bailey Circus in my hometown of Rochester, NY holding signs in protest of their poor treatment of animals- specifically elephants. Our signs were not graphic. Mine was a R.I.P. with the names and dates of deaths of baby elephants that died during "training". I was called an 'extremist' [really? for holding a sign?], was told I should 'help the homeless instead of wasting my time on elephants', and even a few people said 'oh come on... the circus doesn't hurt their elephants!' We were shouted and sneered at by many people as we silently held our signs. Most people passed by without a word. What I learned on Sunday is that some people would rather believe that this cruelty is not happening than give up their beloved circus. I guess it's easier to deny it than to take action. My hope is that some of the people who silently read our signs will listen to their conscience, do a little research, and never attend a Circus with animal acts again. And, by the way, I help the homeless too. Madeline, thank you for your post educating the public that the price of Circus admission includes animal cruelty.

This past Sunday my mother and I stood outside the entrance to a Ringling Bros. Barnum Bailey Circus in my hometown of Rochester, NY holding signs in protest of their poor treatment of animals- specifically elephants. Our signs were not graphic. Mine was a R.I.P. with the names and dates of deaths of baby elephants that died during “training”.

I was called an ‘extremist’ [really? for holding a sign?], was told I should ‘help the homeless instead of wasting my time on elephants’, and even a few people said ‘oh come on… the circus doesn’t hurt their elephants!’ We were shouted and sneered at by many people as we silently held our signs. Most people passed by without a word.

What I learned on Sunday is that some people would rather believe that this cruelty is not happening than give up their beloved circus. I guess it’s easier to deny it than to take action. My hope is that some of the people who silently read our signs will listen to their conscience, do a little research, and never attend a Circus with animal acts again.

And, by the way, I help the homeless too.

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-222 Madeline Dennis Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:14:15 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-222 Thanks for the kind words. Putting up the osprey platforms was a lot of fun and got the neighbors involved together. Thanks for the kind words. Putting up the osprey platforms was a lot of fun and got the neighbors involved together.

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by Mobile Phone Radiation http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-220 Mobile Phone Radiation Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:27:23 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-220 I can't help but feel very glad that there are still people out there especially a community of well meaning people who give extra efforts to do something about our environment and help the endangered species. Thank you so much for posting! I can’t help but feel very glad that there are still people out there especially a community of well meaning people who give extra efforts to do something about our environment and help the endangered species. Thank you so much for posting!

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-204 Madeline Dennis Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:08:35 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-204 Jersey, Read the section called "Changing Standards." Animal circuses have already been outlawed in 18 countries around the world and hundreds of cities in Canada, the United States and England. It IS changing ! Jersey, Read the section called “Changing Standards.” Animal circuses have already been outlawed in 18 countries around the world and hundreds of cities in Canada, the United States and England. It IS changing !

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by jersey http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-203 jersey Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:59:51 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-203 seriously?? give it a rest, go after the guy in shelton who is sexually abusing horses. we get your point, but its not going to change. seriously?? give it a rest, go after the guy in shelton who is sexually abusing horses. we get your point, but its not going to change.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-202 Madeline Dennis Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:52:24 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-202 Deb, Thank you so much for your comments. I am glad to hear that the protests will continue throughtout the circus's run in Bridgeport. I did not know that. That is wonderful ! I will definately promote them on my Bridgeport web site and FB page too. Deb, Thank you so much for your comments. I am glad to hear that the protests will continue throughtout the circus’s run in Bridgeport. I did not know that. That is wonderful ! I will definately promote them on my Bridgeport web site and FB page too.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Deb Robinson http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-201 Deb Robinson Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:02:07 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-201 Thanks for this blog post, Madeline. In these modern times, surely we can appreciate that it's time for the circus to stop using outmoded and cruel animal acts to entertain the public. So your readers know, the protests continue throughout Ringling's stay in Bridgeport - we will be out there, informing the public about the lives of the animals being used in the circus. Anyone is welcome to join in: Tonight (Friday) at 6pm Saturday at 4:15pm and Sunday at 2:45pm. Saturday and Sunday protests are between shows, so that we can provide information to people coming out of one and into the next. Thanks again! Thanks for this blog post, Madeline. In these modern times, surely we can appreciate that it’s time for the circus to stop using outmoded and cruel animal acts to entertain the public. So your readers know, the protests continue throughout Ringling’s stay in Bridgeport – we will be out there, informing the public about the lives of the animals being used in the circus. Anyone is welcome to join in:
Tonight (Friday) at 6pm
Saturday at 4:15pm
and Sunday at 2:45pm. Saturday and Sunday protests are between shows, so that we can provide information to people coming out of one and into the next. Thanks again!

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Karen http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-200 Karen Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:59:44 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-200 Madeline, Beautiful summary of what animals endure in the circus. We attended the protest last night and saw that circus attendance was way down from other opening nights. Thanks for educating people about this injustice and hopefully soon, the animals will be released to sanctuaries. Karen Madeline,

Beautiful summary of what animals endure in the circus. We attended the protest last night and saw that circus attendance was way down from other opening nights. Thanks for educating people about this injustice and hopefully soon, the animals will be released to sanctuaries.

Karen

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-199 Madeline Dennis Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:23:08 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-199 KTD, Thanks for the post. And the first-hand account. KTD,

Thanks for the post. And the first-hand account.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by KTD http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-198 KTD Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:19:48 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-198 Pita: My husband happened to be backstage at Madison Square Garden a few years ago for an event when the circus was also there. While walking to the dressing room, he did witness this behavior first hand and said he can never get it out of his head. A "trainer" repeatedly hit an elephant with a large metal stick, who was just standing there, with a large rod while yelling and swearing at it among other things calling it "a stupid piece of shit". Is this the type of first hand account you were looking for? Elephant abuse is real and pathetic. There is no need to have these animals in circuses. I applaud Madeline for this article and raising awarness of this issue. KTD Pita:

My husband happened to be backstage at Madison Square Garden a few years ago for an event when the circus was also there. While walking to the dressing room, he did witness this behavior first hand and said he can never get it out of his head.
A “trainer” repeatedly hit an elephant with a large metal stick, who was just standing there, with a large rod while yelling and swearing at it among other things calling it “a stupid piece of shit”. Is this the type of first hand account you were looking for?
Elephant abuse is real and pathetic. There is no need to have these animals in circuses.
I applaud Madeline for this article and raising awarness of this issue.
KTD

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by The Weather sKwirl™ elephant friends do NOT belong in the circus! | The Weather sKwirl™ http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-197 The Weather sKwirl™ elephant friends do NOT belong in the circus! | The Weather sKwirl™ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:32:46 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-197 [...] thanks to Madeline Dennis’s article about the rally to stop the abuse of elephants at opening night of the Ringling Brothers & [...] [...] thanks to Madeline Dennis’s article about the rally to stop the abuse of elephants at opening night of the Ringling Brothers & [...]

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-196 Madeline Dennis Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:34:57 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-196 Pita, thank you for your comments. I know about PETA’s Virginia animal shelter issues. PETA has made no secret of its policy and has stated that euthanasia is sometimes necessary in a world full of unwanted pets. In regard to CT’s monk parakeets, even the CT Audubon Society called for serious management of these invasive birds. My blog, however, was not about PETA. Finally, one does not have to have first-hand knowledge of events to form an opinion. Everyone has the right to evaluate and interpret photos, videos and reports in their own way. I appreciate your earnestness and conviction. Pita, thank you for your comments. I know about PETA’s Virginia animal shelter issues. PETA has made no secret of its policy and has stated that euthanasia is sometimes necessary in a world full of unwanted pets. In regard to CT’s monk parakeets, even the CT Audubon Society called for serious management of these invasive birds. My blog, however, was not about PETA. Finally, one does not have to have first-hand knowledge of events to form an opinion. Everyone has the right to evaluate and interpret photos, videos and reports in their own way. I appreciate your earnestness and conviction.

]]> Comment on Will The Circus Ever Leave Town? – Bridgeport Elephant Abuse by Pita http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/10/20/will-the-circus-ever-leave-town-bridgeport-elephant-abuse/#comment-195 Pita Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:31:48 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=602#comment-195 Where was PETA when UI wanted to gas the parakeets in CT a couple of years ago? No where. I called all branches of PETA including the national headquarters and they said they would look into it which they didn't. State Rep. Tom Drew stepped in and help save those birds lives. Madeline, did you photograph these photos yourself? Have you personally witnessed what is said here or are you taking PETA's word. The only way they get involved is if there is money to be made, they extort money from companies and this is just another example. Want a dose of reality? Google "PETA Kills" and get ready for a horrifying example of do as I say not as I do. Where was PETA when UI wanted to gas the parakeets in CT a couple of years ago? No where. I called all branches of PETA including the national headquarters and they said they would look into it which they didn’t. State Rep. Tom Drew stepped in and help save those birds lives.

Madeline, did you photograph these photos yourself? Have you personally witnessed what is said here or are you taking PETA’s word. The only way they get involved is if there is money to be made, they extort money from companies and this is just another example.

Want a dose of reality? Google “PETA Kills” and get ready for a horrifying example of do as I say not as I do.

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-124 Madeline Dennis Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:23:05 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-124 Thanks for writing back, Brock. I also meant to say that I am also against the abuses of factory farming, and hope to write a future blog on this and animal ethics. Thanks for writing back, Brock. I also meant to say that I am also against the abuses of factory farming, and hope to write a future blog on this and animal ethics.

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by BrockO http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-123 BrockO Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:50:13 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-123 Hi Madeline - thanks for the reply. Perhaps my words were poorly chosen as I didn't mean to offend you. Sorry about that. I enjoy stirring the pot and considering the possibility that things are not what we think they are or have been programmed to believe through things like social engineering and propaganda. I like the change to your title. Frugality and simplicity are major tenets of my life so I am fully on-board with that. I have found that the more material possessions I get rid of and the less I consume - the better I feel and the quality of my life improves. Again, not switching but eliminating. The health of our planet cannot and will not change until human beings change. We have lost our connection to the land - to our Mother, the Earth. The natural world has become nothing more than an abstraction in our modern way of living instead of the center of the universe as the natives refer to it. Until we care about each element of the natural world (soil, water, animals, insects, plants, trees, etc.) the way we do our own family - because they are indeed our family - we are doomed. The quality of our life, and indeed life itself, rely upon all of them. No amount of science or technology will ever change that. “Humans are not the only species on the earth, we just act like it.” ~ Dan Pirarro (Bizarro) Keep up the good work and best wishes! Hi Madeline – thanks for the reply. Perhaps my words were poorly chosen as I didn’t mean to offend you. Sorry about that. I enjoy stirring the pot and considering the possibility that things are not what we think they are or have been programmed to believe through things like social engineering and propaganda.

I like the change to your title. Frugality and simplicity are major tenets of my life so I am fully on-board with that. I have found that the more material possessions I get rid of and the less I consume – the better I feel and the quality of my life improves. Again, not switching but eliminating.

The health of our planet cannot and will not change until human beings change. We have lost our connection to the land – to our Mother, the Earth. The natural world has become nothing more than an abstraction in our modern way of living instead of the center of the universe as the natives refer to it.

Until we care about each element of the natural world (soil, water, animals, insects, plants, trees, etc.) the way we do our own family – because they are indeed our family – we are doomed. The quality of our life, and indeed life itself, rely upon all of them. No amount of science or technology will ever change that.

“Humans are not the only species on the earth, we just act like it.” ~ Dan Pirarro (Bizarro)

Keep up the good work and best wishes!

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-122 Madeline Dennis Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:41:22 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-122 Thanks for your comments, Brock. I agree for the most part with your points. But I don’t think my little blog had a lot of “greenwash” as you call it. My blog article was about small ways to save money and energy at home and at work and also about natural things you could do in your yard for veggies and for animals. The title of my blog was meant to be kind of ironic, not literal… but I have changed it from “Easy Things To Do to Save the Planet” to “Easy Things To Do To Be Green.” Thanks for your comments, Brock. I agree for the most part with your points. But I don’t think my little blog had a lot of “greenwash” as you call it. My blog article was about small ways to save money and energy at home and at work and also about natural things you could do in your yard for veggies and for animals. The title of my blog was meant to be kind of ironic, not literal… but I have changed it from “Easy Things To Do to Save the Planet” to “Easy Things To Do To Be Green.”

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by BrockO http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-121 BrockO Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:26:56 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-121 I agree completely that what we need more of is local, local, local. The centralization of our food supply, schooling, government, law enforcement, etc. is ruining the world. However, I have to kindly disagree with your approach because it is really nothing more than the approach advocated by the corporate controlled propaganda machine we call the mass media. Fear mongering - the selling of myths that widens the boundaries of panic and grows the markets for those who sell and deliver solutions. Rarely does switching from product A to product B produce any measurable difference with regards to the environment but it sure does fatten the wallet of those who sell the over-priced solutions. Green Products: Have You Been Greenwashed into Going Green? http://blog.thefolderstore.com/2008/10/18/have-you-been-greenwashed/ By advocating the idea that making millions of little changes will amount to huge improvements is flat out wrong. If you are familiar with the Theory of Constraints, you will recognize these as false efficiencies. You may be making millions of little changes but the results will be as if you didn't change anything at all. Instead we should be focusing on the biggest constraint in our critical chain for improving our environment and fixing that instead! And one of the biggest contributors to environmental destruction, animal cruelty, financial waste and chronic disease is factory farming. Ending factory farming would change our planet overnight. Livestock's Long Shadow: http://www.fao.org/docrep/010/a0701e/a0701e00.HTM The only people who deny this basic truth are those who profit from selling their poisons to the unsuspecting masses. I agree completely that what we need more of is local, local, local. The centralization of our food supply, schooling, government, law enforcement, etc. is ruining the world.

However, I have to kindly disagree with your approach because it is really nothing more than the approach advocated by the corporate controlled propaganda machine we call the mass media.

Fear mongering – the selling of myths that widens the boundaries of panic and grows the markets for those who sell and deliver solutions.

Rarely does switching from product A to product B produce any measurable difference with regards to the environment but it sure does fatten the wallet of those who sell the over-priced solutions.

Green Products: Have You Been Greenwashed into Going Green?
http://blog.thefolderstore.com/2008/10/18/have-you-been-greenwashed/

By advocating the idea that making millions of little changes will amount to huge improvements is flat out wrong. If you are familiar with the Theory of Constraints, you will recognize these as false efficiencies. You may be making millions of little changes but the results will be as if you didn’t change anything at all. Instead we should be focusing on the biggest constraint in our critical chain for improving our environment and fixing that instead!

And one of the biggest contributors to environmental destruction, animal cruelty, financial waste and chronic disease is factory farming. Ending factory farming would change our planet overnight.

Livestock’s Long Shadow:
http://www.fao.org/docrep/010/a0701e/a0701e00.HTM

The only people who deny this basic truth are those who profit from selling their poisons to the unsuspecting masses.

]]> Comment on Bird Watching in Connecticut by CE Webster http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/09/27/bird-watching-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-118 CE Webster Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:48:56 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=5#comment-118 Bird watching is a great sport! You sure can do it everywhere and at any time. Just recently I was mowing the field and was watching a huge hawk at the same time. It was beautiful. I have had so much fun bird watching since I started about 5 or 6 years ago. Bird watching is a great sport! You sure can do it everywhere and at any time. Just recently I was mowing the field and was watching a huge hawk at the same time. It was beautiful. I have had so much fun bird watching since I started about 5 or 6 years ago.

]]> Comment on Hunting in Connecticut by The Hunting Consultant (Rick) http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/11/22/hunting-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-113 The Hunting Consultant (Rick) Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:21:39 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=109#comment-113 Hello Madeline, Great article on deer hunting and conservation. Wyoming also has a Sportsmen Against Hunger (SAH) Committee. Wyoming hunters donated 15,190 pounds of processed game meat to local charities in 2009. It's a great idea! Hello Madeline,

Great article on deer hunting and conservation. Wyoming also has a Sportsmen Against Hunger (SAH) Committee. Wyoming hunters donated 15,190 pounds of processed game meat to local charities in 2009. It’s a great idea!

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Solar Installer http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-98 Solar Installer Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:55:25 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-98 This is great! As a solar installer, we encourage our customers to make improvements in energy efficiency first and foremost. They will lower electricity bills and will require less solar panels to offset their usage. A lot of the ideas I may have heard before, but it's great learning about new ways to be more efficient! This is great! As a solar installer, we encourage our customers to make improvements in energy efficiency first and foremost. They will lower electricity bills and will require less solar panels to offset their usage. A lot of the ideas I may have heard before, but it’s great learning about new ways to be more efficient!

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-73 Madeline Dennis Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:34 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-73 Hi, Jeff, That is really great ! Great photos on your web site of the osprey rescue http://allanclarkllc.com/2010/06/09/the-osprey-our-bucket-truck-and-jerry-the-fearless-operator/ Hi, Jeff, That is really great ! Great photos on your web site of the osprey rescue
http://allanclarkllc.com/2010/06/09/the-osprey-our-bucket-truck-and-jerry-the-fearless-operator/

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by Jeff Craig http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-72 Jeff Craig Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:28:54 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-72 Our tree trimming company just donated the use of our bucket truck to rescue an osprey that was tangled in a rope and hanging from its nest. I was shocked to find another blog article on osprey and bucket trucks. Keep up the good work!! Our tree trimming company just donated the use of our bucket truck to rescue an osprey that was tangled in a rope and hanging from its nest. I was shocked to find another blog article on osprey and bucket trucks. Keep up the good work!!

]]> Comment on Kidnapping Baby Animals by Mr. Barnum http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/06/04/dont-kidnap-those-baby-animals/#comment-70 Mr. Barnum Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:20:48 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=410#comment-70 Great blog, Madeline. Good information and resources, as always. Great blog, Madeline. Good information and resources, as always.

]]> Comment on Woodpecker With Attitude by terry http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/01/24/woodpecker-with-attitude/#comment-59 terry Sun, 23 May 2010 12:43:20 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=239#comment-59 OMG. My heart stopped. How amazing. Thank you... OMG. My heart stopped. How amazing. Thank you…

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Happy Go Lucky http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-46 Happy Go Lucky Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:51:53 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-46 Hi Madeline, Thank you for all of the suggestions & I'll be sure to check out the Reynolds Wrap next time I'm shopping. Speaking of shopping, for the past several years, I have used my own bags. I just keep them in the car so they are ready to go. Whenever I don't use them, I feel like I have walked into the store naked! But.... the reason I may not bring them to the store is because I sometimes use the bags as (small) garbage can liners, for cleaning up after my dog, or other miscellaneous uses. My auntie did this and they still sell the washable fabric bags you can hang under your sink or in a closet to store the bags. You can even make your own. Here is a link with some instructions: http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/01/grocery-bag-holder.html Hi Madeline,

Thank you for all of the suggestions & I’ll be sure to check out the Reynolds Wrap next time I’m shopping. Speaking of shopping, for the past several years, I have used my own bags. I just keep them in the car so they are ready to go. Whenever I don’t use them, I feel like I have walked into the store naked! But…. the reason I may not bring them to the store is because I sometimes use the bags as (small) garbage can liners, for cleaning up after my dog, or other miscellaneous uses. My auntie did this and they still sell the washable fabric bags you can hang under your sink or in a closet to store the bags. You can even make your own. Here is a link with some instructions: http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/01/grocery-bag-holder.html

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-45 Madeline Dennis Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:45:51 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-45 Hi, Kyhal, Thanks for the comment, and Happy Earth Day back at ya ! I love the Weather sKwirl and I am glad he is on board with being green. Hi, Kyhal, Thanks for the comment, and Happy Earth Day back at ya !
I love the Weather sKwirl and I am glad he is on board with being green.

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by kHyal™ http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-44 kHyal™ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:09:23 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-44 Madeline, Thanks for posting this and for alerting me to the post via Facebook. All very good points. My Bridgeport born character, The Weather sKwirl™ is also on board with being green and celebrates Earth Day to day with a post here: http://weatherskwirl.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/happy-earth-day-from-the-weather-skwirl%E2%84%A2/ He can also be found with his friends in downtown Bridgeport in the form of a public art project across from the library on Broad Street. More on that here: http://www.weatherskwirl.com/newsweatherskwirl.html The Weather sKwirl™ is a proud member of the green community, here in Bridgeport and on a global scale in support of preserving resources and celebrating nature, community, art and more. Madeline, Thanks for posting this and for alerting me to the post via Facebook. All very good points. My Bridgeport born character, The Weather sKwirl™ is also on board with being green and celebrates Earth Day to day with a post here: http://weatherskwirl.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/happy-earth-day-from-the-weather-skwirl%E2%84%A2/

He can also be found with his friends in downtown Bridgeport in the form of a public art project across from the library on Broad Street. More on that here: http://www.weatherskwirl.com/newsweatherskwirl.html

The Weather sKwirl™ is a proud member of the green community, here in Bridgeport and on a global scale in support of preserving resources and celebrating nature, community, art and more.

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Susan Earth http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-43 Susan Earth Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:30:57 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-43 Lots of people have to take the bus, have to hang their clothes on a line, can't afford air conditioning and can't afford barbecued steak. Maybe these activities will not only help the Earth, but help people appreciate how much they have compared to others. Lots of people have to take the bus, have to hang their clothes on a line, can’t afford air conditioning and can’t afford barbecued steak.

Maybe these activities will not only help the Earth, but help people appreciate how much they have compared to others.

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-42 Madeline Dennis Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:48:05 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-42 Thanks for the comment, Timothy. the link you provided on radiant barriers was very interesting. Thanks for the comment, Timothy. the link you provided on radiant barriers was very interesting.

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Mr. Barnum http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-41 Mr. Barnum Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:09:09 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-41 Another great blog, Madeline. Loved the comedy as well! Another great blog, Madeline. Loved the comedy as well!

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Timothy http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-40 Timothy Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:47:34 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-40 Installing a <a href="http://www.radiantguard.com" rel="nofollow">radiant barrier</a> is another easy and affordable way to save energy and lower your monthly utility bills and at RadiantGUARD.com, they are offering free water heater jackets with radiant barriers orders. And all their products qualify for an IRS tax credit! Perfect time to start saving by going green. Installing a radiant barrier is another easy and affordable way to save energy and lower your monthly utility bills and at RadiantGUARD.com, they are offering free water heater jackets with radiant barriers orders. And all their products qualify for an IRS tax credit! Perfect time to start saving by going green.

]]> Comment on Easy Things To Do To Go Green by Joan http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/04/19/celebrate-earth-day-easy-things-to-do-to-save-the-planet/#comment-39 Joan Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:42:57 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=362#comment-39 Madeline, Great simple ideas. Thanks for posting them. And the Earth Day links were fun. Madeline, Great simple ideas. Thanks for posting them. And the Earth Day links were fun.

]]> Comment on Endangered Species Condoms by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/03/14/endangered-species-condoms/#comment-34 Madeline Dennis Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:35:12 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=347#comment-34 Thanks for your comment on my socailly relevant wackiness, Mr. B. But, ummm, everyone knows that lightening bugs are not endangered ! Duh. Madeline Thanks for your comment on my socailly relevant wackiness, Mr. B. But, ummm, everyone knows that lightening bugs are not endangered ! Duh. Madeline

]]> Comment on Hunting in Connecticut by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/11/22/hunting-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-33 Madeline Dennis Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:33:27 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=109#comment-33 Hey, Liz, I am glad I have made your life easier, and given you some information about the positive value of deer hunting in CT. I hope your English class speech goes well. You have got to let me know what grade you get...ok ? Cool. Madeline Hey, Liz, I am glad I have made your life easier, and given you some information about the positive value of deer hunting in CT. I hope your English class speech goes well. You have got to let me know what grade you get…ok ? Cool. Madeline

]]> Comment on Hunting in Connecticut by Liz http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/11/22/hunting-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-32 Liz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:16:29 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=109#comment-32 Thanks so much for this information. I'm righting a speech for my english class and my topic is why deer hunting is beneficial. Your website has been the most helpful especially because you leave the links of where you got your information. You've just made my life ten times easier! Thanks so much for this information. I’m righting a speech for my english class and my topic is why deer hunting is beneficial. Your website has been the most helpful especially because you leave the links of where you got your information. You’ve just made my life ten times easier!

]]> Comment on Endangered Species Condoms by Mr. Barnum http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/03/14/endangered-species-condoms/#comment-31 Mr. Barnum Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:01:31 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=347#comment-31 I love it! Now this really covers nature and socially relevant wackiness! LOL. Any glow-in-the-dark condoms to protect the lightning bug? I love it! Now this really covers nature and socially relevant wackiness! LOL. Any glow-in-the-dark condoms to protect the lightning bug?

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-29 Madeline Dennis Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:57:47 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-29 Good question ! The answer is any day now. The neighbors are looking skyward every day, hoping to see an osprey come by and check out our really cool nesting platform. "If you build it, they will come." An osprey nest in your backyard is considered a status symbol in Florida ! Good question ! The answer is any day now. The neighbors are looking skyward every day, hoping to see an osprey come by and check out our really cool nesting platform. “If you build it, they will come.” An osprey nest in your backyard is considered a status symbol in Florida !

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by Mr. Barnum http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-28 Mr. Barnum Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:46:23 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-28 When are the osprey expected to arrive? When are the osprey expected to arrive?

]]> Comment on Vancouver’s Green Olympics by Mr. Barnum http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/02/28/vancouvers-green-olympics/#comment-27 Mr. Barnum Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:33:13 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=312#comment-27 Glad to see another interesting blog from you, Madeline. It's always good to see a thoughtful and relevant blog here on the CT Post - so much better than the endless amount of sports and trival pop culture junk that comprises most of the blogs here. Glad to see another interesting blog from you, Madeline. It’s always good to see a thoughtful and relevant blog here on the CT Post – so much better than the endless amount of sports and trival pop culture junk that comprises most of the blogs here.

]]> Comment on Vancouver’s Green Olympics by Michael Raleigh http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/02/28/vancouvers-green-olympics/#comment-26 Michael Raleigh Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:13:59 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=312#comment-26 Another great blog, Madeline! I had no idea that all this green effort was being put into the Olympics. The video about the making of the medals was very enlightening. Keep up the great work! Another great blog, Madeline! I had no idea that all this green effort was being put into the Olympics. The video about the making of the medals was very enlightening.

Keep up the great work!

]]> Comment on Bird Watching in Connecticut by Madeline Dennis http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/09/27/bird-watching-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-24 Madeline Dennis Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:19:05 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=5#comment-24 Hi, Janice, I know that bald eagles are seen occasionally at the reservoir. They are about 30 inches from head to tail. Red tails are about 18 inches. It could have been a great-horned owl. They are about that size and rounder. Sometimes their "horns" are more flat against their head and not so prominent. Thanks for writing. Madeline Hi, Janice, I know that bald eagles are seen occasionally at the reservoir. They are about 30 inches from head to tail. Red tails are about 18 inches. It could have been a great-horned owl. They are about that size and rounder. Sometimes their “horns” are more flat against their head and not so prominent. Thanks for writing. Madeline

]]> Comment on Bird Watching in Connecticut by janice http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/09/27/bird-watching-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-23 janice Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:04:13 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=5#comment-23 reservoir! reservoir!

]]> Comment on Bird Watching in Connecticut by janice http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/09/27/bird-watching-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-22 janice Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:03:40 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=5#comment-22 Hello, In the reserviour the other day, I saw a very large bird on a low branch. I was hoping it was an owl, but as I got closer, I figured it had to be a hawk. I am still wondering as I have never seen a hawk so large or so fat. It seemed to be over 20-25" long and over 10 or so inches wide! I see Red tails all the time...including o the ground, but never this large or fat. Could it be a red tail digesting a larger rodent or something? I did not have my camera, but still wonder if it was some kind of larger hornless owl. Thanks very much! janice Hello,

In the reserviour the other day, I saw a very large bird on a low branch. I was hoping it was an owl, but as I got closer, I figured it had to be a hawk. I am still wondering as I have never seen a hawk so large or so fat. It seemed to be over 20-25″ long and over 10 or so inches wide! I see Red tails all the time…including o the ground, but never this large or fat. Could it be a red tail digesting a larger rodent or something? I did not have my camera, but still wonder if it was some kind of larger hornless owl.

Thanks very much!
janice

]]> Comment on Woodpecker With Attitude by Madeline http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/01/24/woodpecker-with-attitude/#comment-16 Madeline Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:09:54 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=239#comment-16 Hi, Mary, Click on the words above "click here to see the video" and it will take you to the video or here it is right here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipdiai7or_o Madeline Hi, Mary,

Click on the words above “click here to see the video” and it will take you to the video or here it is right here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipdiai7or_o

Madeline

]]> Comment on Woodpecker With Attitude by Mary Witkowski http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2010/01/24/woodpecker-with-attitude/#comment-15 Mary Witkowski Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:33:27 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=239#comment-15 fascinating...snakes! Who knew that...do you have the video link? fascinating…snakes! Who knew that…do you have the video link?

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by soundbounder http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-14 soundbounder Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:58:46 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-14 I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for posting it. I wasn’t aware of this.
Thanks for posting it.

]]> Comment on Bird Watching in Connecticut by Carol http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/09/27/bird-watching-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-12 Carol Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:15:40 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=5#comment-12 I think I am repeatedly seeing an ovenbird at my birdbath and warming itself in a Viburnum close by. A few days ago I saw it eat a holly berry. I don't think this bird should be here in Newtown, CT, this time of the year (late December). It is drab olive above with a white breast steaked with dark lines, pink legs, white eye ring and no wing bars. Sometimes, it flicks its tail. Any ideas or suggestions? I think I am repeatedly seeing an ovenbird at my birdbath and warming itself in a Viburnum close by. A few days ago I saw it eat a holly berry. I don’t think this bird should be here in Newtown, CT, this time of the year (late December). It is drab olive above with a white breast steaked with dark lines, pink legs, white eye ring and no wing bars. Sometimes, it flicks its tail. Any ideas or suggestions?

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by eric d lehman http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-10 eric d lehman Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:09:28 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-10 Love ospreys and I'm happy to see them come back to Bridgeport! Love ospreys and I’m happy to see them come back to Bridgeport!

]]> Comment on Osprey Nest Platform in Black Rock by Michael Raleigh http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/12/13/osprey-nest-platform-erected-in-black-rock/#comment-8 Michael Raleigh Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:55:21 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=170#comment-8 Madeline, As an Arthur Street resident, I thank you for bringing this great aspect of nature to our little dead end street in Bridgeport. Those of us in Black Rock who love nature and love our neighborhood realize the effort and determination it takes to get anything of value accomplished in our sometimes backward and ignorant town. I look forward to greeting our new osprey neighbors (whenever ther arrive) and was pleased to be a small part of making this happen. You rock! Madeline,

As an Arthur Street resident, I thank you for bringing this great aspect of nature to our little dead end street in Bridgeport. Those of us in Black Rock who love nature and love our neighborhood realize the effort and determination it takes to get anything of value accomplished in our sometimes backward and ignorant town.
I look forward to greeting our new osprey neighbors (whenever ther arrive) and was pleased to be a small part of making this happen.

You rock!

]]> Comment on Hunting in Connecticut by Mary Witkowski http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/11/22/hunting-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-6 Mary Witkowski Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:49:29 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=109#comment-6 Madeline...very interesting and well thought out. While I am opposed to killing wildlife, you definitely give food for thought on the subject. and I know a few late night skunks I would have second thoughts about... Madeline…very interesting and well thought out. While I am opposed to killing wildlife, you definitely give food for thought on the subject.

and I know a few late night skunks I would have second thoughts about…

]]> Comment on Bird Watching in Connecticut by Michael Raleigh http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/09/27/bird-watching-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-4 Michael Raleigh Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:20:23 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=5#comment-4 Thanks for bringing all your nature knowledge to your fellow Numeggers! Great blog! Thanks for bringing all your nature knowledge to your fellow Numeggers! Great blog!

]]> Comment on Bird Watching in Connecticut by M. Aurelia http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/09/27/bird-watching-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-3 M. Aurelia Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:11:01 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=5#comment-3 Nice Job Madeline. As an occasional upland game hunter in CT, I look forward to you next blog. Nice Job Madeline. As an occasional upland game hunter in CT, I look forward to you next blog.

]]> Comment on Bird Watching in Connecticut by Mr. Barnum http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/2009/09/27/bird-watching-in-the-nutmeg-state/#comment-2 Mr. Barnum Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:13:24 +0000 http://blog.ctnews.com/dennis/?p=5#comment-2 Great article, Madeline! It's interesting to learn about how much terrific nature we have right here in overpopulated Fairfield County. These are the best links I've ever seen regarding Connecticut nature. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your future blogs. PT Great article, Madeline! It’s interesting to learn about how much terrific nature we have right here in overpopulated Fairfield County. These are the best links I’ve ever seen regarding Connecticut nature. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your future blogs.

PT

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