Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

Sticky snow

Jody — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:53:02 +0000

Ski trail is open, still in very poor condition, and not groomed. The warm temps have created sticky conditions—be careful and check the bottom of your skis occasionally! There are bare areas and grass and leaves showing. However, the light dusting of snow is great for spotting animal tracks! Look for fox, deer, turkey, and raccoon tracks along the trail.

Reminder to hikers: once the trail is groomed, PLEASE DO NOT walk on groomed track.

Ski trail still poor

Jody — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:18:23 +0000

Even though we received a few inches of snow last Friday, the ski trail is in very poor condition. There are bare areas with leaves and grass in the groomed track. Keep hoping for new snow! Reminder to walkers—please do NOT walk … Continue reading →

Skiing postponed

Jody — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:15:49 +0000

The ski trail has disappeared, due to the warm temperatures and lack of snowfall. Be careful walking, as some sections are icy and some areas are wet and slushy. Reminder to walkers—when the snow falls again, please do NOT walk … Continue reading →

Jody — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:59:43 +0000

Trails are still only in fair condition. The dusting of snow covered some of the bare areas, but more snow is needed! The new snowfall allowed fresh animal tracks to be seen.

Trails open, more snow needed!

Jody — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:02:17 +0000

Trails were groomed for skiing Friday morning, Jan 13. Conditions are fair to poor. Grass and leaves are showing in some areas, there are a few bare spots due to drifting. We need a few more inches of snow to fall and conditions will be great!

A Pileated Woodpecker has been hanging around our Hussong Trail area along with many other woodpeckers and songbirds. Bald Eagles are circling daily, as well as Cooper’s Hawks and Red-tailed Hawks. Red Fox tracks are visible on the trail most days. Even if snow conditions are poor–it’s a great time to be outdoors!

Waiting for Snow

Jody — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:55:32 +0000

Trails are dry.

Trail Report Blog

wls — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:44:19 +0000

Check in here for trail conditions and occasional observations of plants and animals.