tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072479063452233450.post2541448956954513829..comments2024-03-13T19:28:05.813-04:00Comments on Ohio Birds and Biodiversity: A quick stroll through Gross WoodsJim McCormachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444322057532066466noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072479063452233450.post-82784085466582343952010-11-30T22:16:53.669-05:002010-11-30T22:16:53.669-05:00Hi Clair,
Your e-mail bounced back and there'...Hi Clair,<br /><br />Your e-mail bounced back and there's a bunch of Clara Blairs on FB and I have no idea which is you, so here's a reply:<br /><br />Two good books for trees are:<br /> <br />The Sibley Guide to Trees<br /> <br />Trees of Michigan, by Linda Kershaw<br /> <br />Sibley's is primarily just an identification book, but the Michigan guide includes lots of interesting information about each species, nearly all of which occur in Ohio. We do have a handful, especially down your way, that aren't in that book, though.<br /> <br />Hope that helps, and happy botanizing!Jim McCormachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444322057532066466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072479063452233450.post-87815969186017021032010-11-30T02:42:01.180-05:002010-11-30T02:42:01.180-05:00Hello Mr. McCormac,
Could I please pester you to s...Hello Mr. McCormac,<br />Could I please pester you to suggest an Ohio tree identification book for a newbie? I loved your article and would like to have a better understanding of the trees in my area. If you could please respond privately at csblairhousr@gmail.com, I would very much appreciate it.<br /><br />Thank you very much for your time,<br />Clara Bishop Blair, a.k.a. “Anonymous” poster and mounted fox chaser<br /><br />P.S. If you would prefer a message via Facebook, I’m in Cincinnati.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072479063452233450.post-67520563222992966022010-11-29T21:10:09.743-05:002010-11-29T21:10:09.743-05:00Yes, Brian, a bit more time to sleuth around and I...Yes, Brian, a bit more time to sleuth around and I may well have picked up sapsucker to get the woodpecker slam. Other than Black-backed and Red-cockaded, of course :-)<br /><br />Also, should have elaborated: Ben has a good point in mentioning Shellbark Hickory. If you aren't up on hickories, it is our other shaggy-barked species and often is assumed to be Shagbark. Next year, once the leaves are back on the trees and they're easier to separate, I'll try and publish some info on these trees.Jim McCormachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444322057532066466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072479063452233450.post-47330025480400988842010-11-29T12:48:24.773-05:002010-11-29T12:48:24.773-05:00Too bad you didn't get a sapsucker for the Ohi...Too bad you didn't get a sapsucker for the Ohio woodpecker "cycle".<br />I've only done that once myself<br /><br />BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072479063452233450.post-32621865477878527772010-11-29T11:47:56.426-05:002010-11-29T11:47:56.426-05:00Another great article! Thanks!!Another great article! Thanks!!Randy Kreagernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072479063452233450.post-65162544085327334422010-11-29T11:38:40.050-05:002010-11-29T11:38:40.050-05:00No shellbark in that photo, Ben. Shagbarks commonl...No shellbark in that photo, Ben. Shagbarks commonly grow on raised knoll in such sites, just like those white oaks...Jim McCormachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444322057532066466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072479063452233450.post-45960052131374023462010-11-29T09:43:35.884-05:002010-11-29T09:43:35.884-05:00I wonder if that hickory is a Shellbark, which pre...I wonder if that hickory is a Shellbark, which prefers wetter areas and seems to typically have thinner plates that peel up on the bottoms more.benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160413013783879792noreply@blogger.com