Adirondack Park Nature Magazine

Episode 2:  The Drumming of the Ruffed Grouse (1:30)
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Throughout the spring and early summer, many creatures, especially birds, announce their presence through some type of call. Because of an awakened urge to reproduce, individuals occasionally are more focused on attracting the attention of a potential breeding partner, rather than showing concern about remaining inconspicuous.

In the back rooms of The Wild Center, Squirt the Otter is playing in her large cage.  She comes up to the fence, sniffs at the microphone, then Leah Filo and David Gross decide it’s time for a couple of treats.  Leah gives her a kiwi and explains some of her interesting habits.