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Swoope Almanac: October 2013: Quail Release on the Farm

Oct 27, 2013

  “Just because the problem seems unsolvable doesn’t give us the right to give up”. I can’t remember who wrote that but it sticks in my mind. And just like the people trying to find that one blight resistant American Chestnut tree, Bobwhite Quail lovers keep hoping that maybe someday...

Quail Survive at Cobble Hill Farm Because of Habitat

Oct 2, 2013

Cobble Hill Farm in Staunton Virginia released pen raised Northern Bobwhites in December of 2012. I interviewed Jim Pile, the farm’s manager on October 1st 2013 for this article and I could hear Quail giving their “Hoy-ee” call. Click on the hot link above to go a website with the...

Swoope Almanac October 2012 – Figs, Cab Sav, Blue Cheese, and Sunsets

Oct 8, 2012
Riparian Plant Feature – False Indigo Bush

Riparian Plant Feature – False Indigo Bush

Jun 18, 2012

False Indigo Bush, Amorpha fruticosa This native, leguminous shrub is one of the best riparian plants for creating wildlife habitat and improving water quality. It is fast growing and deer don’t like to eat it, so if you want success in your shrub or wildlife plantings this is a winner....

Prescribed Fire Suppression of Succession

Prescribed Fire Suppression of Succession

Mar 4, 2012
A Phenological Event: The Spring Surge of Swoope and the Arrival of Tree Swallows

A Phenological Event: The Spring Surge of Swoope and the Arrival of Tree Swallows

Feb 27, 2012
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