Background The O’Shaughnessey Dam is located on the Scioto River near Dublin, Ohio, United States. The dam forms O’Shaughnessy Reservoir, which is a major source of drinking water for the city of Columbus. It was completed in 1925 following recommendations of then superintendent Jerry O’Shaughnessy (for whom the dam was named). At the time, the…
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Glen Helen Raptor Rehab Center
Part of Antioch College’s Outdoor Education Center, the Raptor Rehab Center rehabilitates injured birds of prey in an effort to re-release them back into the wild if possible. The center takes in between 150-200 birds each year and has release into the wild rate of over 50%. They do great work there in education, animal…
Rare Spotting – Long Eared Owl
Writing and Photography: Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Long Eared OwlIt is often mistaken for the Great Horned Owl as they have similar feather patterns and color schemes. They are much smaller than the Great Horned Owl. The Long Eared Owl normally lives in Canada and the northern United States. They are normally found in Ohio during…
