After a long day, Stephanie Phillabaum likes to unwind by kicking back and watching birds in her backyard.
It is a hobby the Jackson Township resident picked up during last year s pandemic lockdown. Phillabaum, who runs a preschool and child care center, said the stay-at-home orders had her in search of activities. I started noticing that we had quite a plethora of birds at the house and I thought, well, this is something I can do, she said.
Phillabaum said she bought bird houses and feeders and her new pastime was born.
Among the bird species she pays close attention to are hummingbirds which make their return to Northeast Ohio in late April. There have been a few early sightings but most of these diminutive darlings arrive later in the month.
The Zoo Reads at Story Time – Virtual Program Hosted by Bull Run Library
All ages/Families.
Who wants to go to the ZOO with Mr. Greg and Ms. Delwyn???
Hooray! We re going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo! Do you want to come too, too, too? The Virtual Zoo, Zoo, Zoo! Me and you and you and you! Today the ZOO is coming to visit us at story time.
They are going to read us a story about the naked mole rat and then we will visit this very funny animal in its enclosure. Let s explore our very own Smithsonian s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute together, from the comfort of our own homes. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/4927614
April 6th, 2021, 10:55AM / BY Erin Stromberg
How do you get an elephant to exercise, safely introduce two songbirds or prepare a cheetah for a veterinary exam? In this series, get an insider’s look at how animal keepers use activities, food, training and toys to care for the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s animals. Find out how enrichment stimulates the senses, why training builds trust, and how keepers come up with new ways for animals to explore and use their natural behaviors each day.
Above: This leaf-tailed gecko hatchling receives his medication from a syringe, which he laps up with his impressive tongue.