Welcome back to HabiChat!
A chill is in the air and fall is here, Habichatters!
Presented for your autumnal perusal is a mildly spooky collection, with the hope that these less-commonly highlighted plants and animals will put you in the mood for the season. Please enjoy a Native Plant Profile of the ghost flower in all its unusual glory, as well as a Native Animal Profile about the Eastern whip-poor-will. In more traditional fall fair, we have also included an evaluation of several spider myths and misconceptions and an article about how to tread lightly while exploring the autumn forest. Please join me in welcoming our newest HabiChat naturalist and author, Katy Gorsuch, who provided insights on spiders, ghost flower and the Eastern whip-poor-will for this issue.
Sarah Witcher
Sarah.Witcher1@Maryland.gov
410-260-8566
Bold Jumper. Photo by Alex Andes-Gascon.
In This Issue:
We want to hear from you!
Letters, e-mail, photos, drawings. Let us know how successful you are as you create wildlife habitat on your property.
Write to Me!
Sarah Witcher
Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Ave., E-1
Annapolis MD 21401
Sarah.Witcher1@maryland.gov
410-260-8566
 | Habichat, the newsletter for Maryland's Stewards of Backyard Wildlife, is published by the Wildlife and Heritage Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The facilities and services of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or physical or mental disability. This document is available in alternative format upon request. |
