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News from Friends of Lower Haw River State Natural Area

March 2020 #2

Nature Through A Lens
During this time of COVID-19 precautions, including social distancing and shelter in place, Friends of Lower Haw is taking a break from holding events. In this issue we'd like to share some of the wonderful photos taken in the Lower Haw River State Natural Area that our friends have shared with us. You can also take a virtual tour of the state natural area by watching our 60-second and 5-minute videos produced by Destination by Design featuring spectacular drone photography. View the secret life of wildlife from home through our wildlife cameras. Our wildlife cameras placed in different locations throughout the state natural area are revealing amazing photos like the cover photo for this issue! Check out all the wildlife camera photo albums on our Facebook page to see what wildlife are up to when we're not around.

CDC's website for more information about COVID-19 at this link https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Chatham County's response to COVID-19 https://www.chathamnc.org/services/health/coronavirus/

American Bullfrog blending in among the wet leaves. Photo by Leah Purvis.

Embracing the riverbank - nature's sculpture. Photo by Simon Smith.

Bald Eagle by the Haw River. Photo by Chris Whitted.

The Haw in winter. Photo by Patrick Mueller.

Hepatica (Hepatica americana), an early spring ephemeral. Photo by Anne Geer.

River Otter enjoying a swim in the Haw River. Photo by Dr. Kevin Ricker.

Paddlers enjoying a trip on the Haw. Photo by Joy Hewett.

Horsetail, an ancient native plant. Photo by Gary Simpson.

Scooter enjoying time at the Haw River while obeying park rules by wearing his leash at all times. Photo by Mark Herboth.

Social Distancing
Our cover photo is of a Bobcat. Sightings are rare, so capturing one on our wildlife camera is a treat! This solitary and elusive creature is an expert at social distancing. Adaptability of Bobcats in using a wide variety of habitats may allow them to live in close proximity to people, but they are wary of people and rarely cause conflicts with people, livestock, or pets. Instead, they keep their distance and run away. See more photos from our wildlife cameras on our Facebook page.

Follow Us on Instagram and Twitter!
We've expanded our social media presence! In addition to Facebook you can now follow us on Instagram (@lowerhawfriends) and Twitter (@LowerHawFriends). Post your favorite photos of the Lower Haw River State Natural Area on Instagram or send us a Tweet letting us know what you love about this special place.

2019 Annual Report Now Available!
Friends of Lower Haw 2019 Annual Report is now available online at our website on our Publications page. Read about what we've been doing in 2019! Annual Reports for prior years are also available on our website.

Watch 60-second Video About the Lower Haw River SNA!
See spectacular scenery in our 60-second video about the Lower Haw River State Natural Area and the Lower Haw Trails Plan. Produced by Destination by Design, it was funded by a grant from Triangle Community Foundations' Support for Places Awareness Program. Want to see more? We also have a 5-minute video with interviews! Watch both videos at www.lowerhaw.org

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