1. 4-H Wildlife Species For Juniors

2. bluegill Diet: zooplankton (microscopic animal life) when young, when older: insects, eggs, earthworms, tadpoles, small minnows, crayfish Need submerged rocks, debris, and aquatic vegetation for cover Water pH shoul be between 6.5 and 9.0, temperature at least 70 F during summer, dissolved oxygen at least 4ppm Ponds edges should be at least 2 feet

3. bluegill http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/bluegill.htm

4. bluegill https://ohiodnr.gov/Home/species_a_to_z/SpeciesGuideIndex/bluegill/tabid/6561/Default.aspx

5. bluegill http://faculty.bsc.edu/mgibbons/Little%20Cahaba%20Fishes/young%20bluegill.JPG

6. bluegill http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/bluegill.htm

7. Eastern bluebird Stages 2 and 3 interspersed with 4,5, and 6 (woods and shrubs) for perching and nesting Eat insects, spiders, and small amounts of soft mast, obtain necessary water from diet Nest in cavities At least 75% of area should be stages 2 or 3

8. Eastern bluebird http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/eastern_bluebird/sounds

9. Eastern bluebird http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/eastern_bluebird/id

10. Eastern bluebird

11. http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/index.php

12. Eastern bluebird http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/index.php

13. Eastern bluebird http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/index.php

14. Eastern bluebird http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Bluebird

15. Eastern cottontail Brushy cover (stage 4), interspersed with stages 2 and 3 Diet: forbs and grasses, soft mast, bark, buds, grain, browse (leaves and ends of twigs of woody species) Necessary water is obtained from diet

16. Eastern cottontail http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/3366/Sylvilagus_floridanus/pictures/

17. Eastern cottontail http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/4020/Sylvilagus_floridanus/pictures/

18. Eastern cottontail http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/4020/Sylvilagus_floridanus/pictures/

19. Eastern cottontail http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/4398/Sylvilagus_floridanus/specimens/

20. Eastern gray squirrel Stage 5, primarily Stage 6, adapted to urban areas Nest in cavities, in trees, will use nesting boxes Diet: hard and soft mast, seeds, grains, bark, buds, mushrooms, may eat eggs Water usually obtained through diet, will use free standing water Property should include at least 50% stage 5 and 6, made up of mast producing trees (oaks, hickory, beech, etc)

21. Eastern gray squirrel http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/4045/Sciurus_carolinensis/pictures/

22. Eastern gray squirrel http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/1007/Sciurus_carolinensis/pictures/

23. Eastern gray squirrel http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/3301/Sciurus_carolinensis/pictures/

24. Eastern gray squirrel http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/3906/Sciurus_carolinensis/specimens/

25. Eastern gray squirrel http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/4362/Sciurus_carolinensis/specimens/

26. Eastern gray squirrel http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/8533/Squirel-Pelts-and-a-note-on-using-the-whole-animal

27. largemouth bass Diet: young eat insects and invertebrates, adults eat small fish, tadpoles, crayfish, ducklings Need rocks, debris, aquatic vegetation for cover Water pH shoul be between 6.5 and 9.0, temperature at least 70 F during summer, dissolved oxygen at least 4ppm Ponds edges should be at least 2 feet

28. largemouth bass http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/largemouth_bass.htm

29. largemouth bass http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/largemouth_bass.htm

30. Largemouth bass http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/largemouth_bass.htm

31. mourning dove Prefer stages 2 and 3 with shrubs and trees nearby Nests may be on branches of shrubs or trees or placed on the ground Feed on grass and forb seeds, grains, use small areas of bare ground to obtain grit (helps digest) Often use agricultural areas for food and eat waste grain from feedlots and cropland Free standing water is required and used daily

32. mourning dove http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/mourning_dove/id

33. mourning dove http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/mourning_dove/id

34. mourning dove http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/mourning_dove.htm

35. mourning dove http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/index.php

36. mourning dove http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/index.php

37. Northern bobwhite Stages 2, 3, and 4, well interspersed. Ideal habitat is patches of shrubs with a diversity of native grasses and forbs Diet: Young quail eat insects; adults a variety of seeds, forbs, insects, small grains, and hard mast Necessary water is obtained from diet Nest on the ground, so use lower stages for cover

38. Northern bobwhite http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/northern_bobwhite/id

39. Northern bobwhite http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/northern_bobwhite/id

40. Northern bobwhite http://www.cacklehatchery.com/afz03361.JPG

41. Northern bobwhite http://ag.udel.edu/enwc/MABCI/lifehistory.html

42. Northern bobwhite http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/index.php

43. Northern bobwhite http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/index.php

44. white-tailed deer Most important game animal in North America Stages 3,4, 5 all interspersed Can be a nuisance Diet: forbs, browse, acorns, beechnuts, grains, grasses, mushrooms Water: Obtain necessary from diet, will use free-standing water

45. white-tailed deer http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/551/Odocoileus_virginianus/pictures/

46. white-tailed deer http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/1960/Odocoileus_virginianus/pictures/

47. white-tailed deer http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/3948/Odocoileus_virginianus/pictures/

48. white-tailed deer http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/3266/Odocoileus_virginianus/pictures/

49. white-tailed deer http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/3267/Odocoileus_virginianus/pictures/

50. white-tailed deer http://www.duckhuntingchat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=30894

51. white-tailed deer http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/3549/Odocoileus_virginianus/specimens/

52. white-tailed deer http://www.boneclones.com/BC-100.htm

53. Some great resources I found http://ag.udel.edu/enwc/MABCI/index.html http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/index.php http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/ http://www.allaboutbirds.org/Page.aspx?pid=1189