Summer Ends Sunset
Here was a summer ending sunset last week with the feel of autumn as the leaves are beginning to slowly turn to begin our journey into the beauty of fall foliage. The four seasons are what make the outdoors so special here in our neck of the woods.
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As the days grow shorter and colder we still have plenty of wildlife inside RTPI! Come enjoy it today.
Read MoreWild Indigo Duskywing
The Wild Indigo Duskywing (Erynnis baptisiae) butterfly has a subtle iridescence to it if you can get it in the right angle against the sunlight. This is not the most spectacular insect, no – but it looks a great deal more colorful and bold here instead of being a brown, dull triangle in the shade or via a more overhead view.
Read MoreGolden-crowned Kinglet
A cold front passed through the Northeast late Friday, as was evident to everyone who lives there, with temperatures dropping quite a bit thanks to the first blast of truly autumn air. This morning I got out early to complete some surveys at Stratford Point knowing the previous night’s migration was terrific on the continuing chilly north winds. It was the first day of “fall” birds as well with the species distribution shifting to the October autumn classics. My highlights included a Lincoln’s Sparrow, a rare for the site Ovenbird, and a quick look at what was likely...
Read MoreFemale House Finch
This female House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is already a feeder friend – have you filled your bird feeding stations yet this fall?
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