February 27, 2022
I have posted a new conservation article on my website. The article is called What Are Wildlife Corridors and Crossings and Why Are They Important to Virginia. I have been working with Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborate and Wild Virginia regarding wildlife habitat connectivity. I am planning to write other articles on the topic of wildlife crossings and corridors in the future. Click here for article.
Conservation Article Summary
Collisions with animals are compelling and devastating experiences. It is a
problem and occurrence that can be avoided if the right measures are put in
place. This article is the first in a series of articles I plan to write regarding Virginia
wildlife corridors and crossings. Through interfacing with the Virginia Safe Wildlife
Corridor Collaborative and Wild Virginia, I have brought together information to
bring awareness and to educate the reader about the issue of wildlife and vehicle
collisions and explain why it is important to find solutions to help limit or lower
these collisions. For instance, State Farm states Virginia drivers in 2021-2022 have
a 1 in 75 likelihood of colliding with animals. Virginia ranks 15th in states with
highest rate of vehicle-animal collisions for 2021-2022.
Hope you will read this article and let me know what you think. Also, check out my previous blog post about my conservation projects.
Thank you for reading my Field Notes Blog, and I hope you will share this post with others.
Let’s protect our wildlife and nature!
All the very best,
Lori
- Great Outdoors Photo Contest BookAmerican Bullfrog Sitting on Pine Needles image by Lori A Cash Conservation Photography published in Great Outdoors Photo Contest book by Outdoor Photographer.
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- In the Field: Outer Banks of North CarolinaIn the field on the Outer Banks of North Carolina offers a variety of photographic opportunities such as from sunrises to birds, seascapes, dunescapes, wildlife, and lighthouses.
- Norfolk Botanical Garden Photography Exhibit Wrap UpCheck out the You Tube video slideshow of my images displayed at my recent photography exhibit at the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, Virginia. Lori A Cash’s photography exhibit called “For the Love of Photography: A Collection of Wildlife and Nature” was on display at the Baker Hall Visitor Center during the month of April 2022.
- Planting Milkweed for Earth DayFor Earth Day 2022, Lori A Cash planted milkweed plants in her backyard butterfly garden to provide food for the monarch butterfly. Milkweed plants are the only source of food for the monarch caterpillars. Recently, monarch butterfly population has been declining. To help save the monarchs, plant milkweed this Earth Day.
- Springtime Osprey ActionSpringtime osprey action as a pair of ospreys return to nesting site on a light pole at Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton, Virginia. Osprey action including defending nesting site from other ospreys, rebuilding nest and bringing fish to nest.
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That is a great article! You explain the concept, need and reasons so well! LOVE your images, too! Grateful for your good work and the Collaborative’s efforts! Bravo!
Thank you, Katy!