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Nanny of the Maroons: Jamaica's Heroine

Nanny of The Maroons When we think about the people who fought for freedom and justice, we often remember well-known figures like Harriet Tubman or Nelson Mandela. But there is one incredible woman from Jamaica whose courage and determination helped shape the path to freedom for many people—her name was Nanny of the Maroons also known as Queen Nanny and affectionately as Grandy Nanny. You might wonder, who was Nanny of the Maroons, and how did she contribute to the end of slavery? Let’s take a journey into history to learn about this amazing woman and how her actions impacted the lives of many. Who Was Nanny of the Maroons? Not much has been documented/uncovered about Nanny's pre-slavery origins. Nevertheless, what is known and documented is that Nanny of the Maroons was a strong and fearless leader who lived in Jamaica in the 17th and 18th centuries. According to oral history, she was born in West Africa (present day Ghana) amongst the Asante people, but was captured and sold into...
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Nature Study: 5 Reasons Birds Don't Visit Your Birdhouse

You hear their melodious songs filtering in from outside and see them flittering around the ground outside and you think...

If only you had a birdhouse so the birds would would flock there and stay a while for you to bird watch...

...but what happens if you go through all that effort to build or buy a birdhouse and...they...do...not...come? 

There are several reasons why birds may not be visiting your birdhouse but below you will learn 5 main reasons!

Read on to find out the 5 possible reasons...


1. Location: The location of the birdhouse is crucial. If it is placed in a location that is not easily visible or accessible to birds, they may not find it. Make sure the birdhouse is located in an open space with a clear view of the surrounding area.


2. Competition: If there are other birdhouses or natural nesting sites nearby, birds may not choose your birdhouse. You can increase the chances of birds choosing your birdhouse by providing a variety of nesting options in different locations.


3. Predators: Birds may avoid your birdhouse if there are predators nearby. Make sure to keep the area around the birdhouse clear of potential predators such as cats or raccoons.


4. Season: Birds may not be nesting in the area during the time of year you put up the birdhouse. Research the nesting habits of the birds in your area and make sure to put up the birdhouse before nesting season.


5. Type of birdhouse: Different bird species have different requirements for their nesting sites. Make sure the birdhouse you have is suitable for the species of bird you want to attract.


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