by Richard Hollis | May 25, 2018 | History
Ranger Charlie Bray took a video with his drone of what is happening at Kent L. I thought it would be interesting to compare with aerials from the past from the Johnson County Property Information Viewer. Ranger Bray’s Drone footage Note — when this...
by Richard Hollis | May 25, 2018 | Birds
Bobolinks are being seen where ever there is a large stretch of grassland or even alfalfa. They are easily recognized by their loud bubbling song given during the shallow-wingbeat display flight. I cannot help but smile when I hear them. Like all grassland species...
by Richard Hollis | May 25, 2018 | Birds
Birds Seen at Kent Park the during the last 2 weeks of May 2018 Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Red-tailed Hawk, Mourning Dove, Great Horned Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Great Crested Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, American...
by Richard Hollis | May 25, 2018 | Events
Calling all river enthusiasts to paddle in the 9th Annual Great Iowa River Race! Recreational and competitive paddlers alike are invited to participate and may choose from numerous canoe, kayak, and paddleboard divisions. The event will be held on Saturday, June 9,...
by Richard Hollis | May 24, 2018 | Ranger Reports
Ranger Updates May 3, 2018 by Will Sauer Will Sauer Phil and the Curious Case of the Unannounced Visitor I’m not sure about you but I was beginning to wonder if old Punxsutawney Phil was ever going to come back out of his hole. On Friday, February 2nd Phil...