Biology Without Borders Tonight
Please join us for the Biology Without Borders opening reception with RTPI President Twan Leenders tonight!
Read MoreBiology Without Borders This Thursday
Join us this Thursday, October 20 for a special night at RTPI!
Read MoreBiology Without Borders Next Week
Will we see you at RTPI next week for this special night?
Read MoreFalling Sun
The sun is falling in the sky every day, and these maple leaves are soon to follow. Even though the “best” part of this sunset was far to the north behind the passing cold front it still provided a lovely look to the horizon on a cloudy evening. What are you most looking forward to in the great outdoors this autumn?
Read MoreSachem Skipper
Here is a real close look at a Sachem skipper butterfly (Atalopedes campestris) last month when they were absolutely everywhere that I looked. She was very cooperative! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreBlack-faced Solitaire (Myadestes melanops)
This is the Black-faced Solitaire (Myadestes melanops), a species more often heard than seen. It has a beautiful song, so nice in fact it is in danger from the pet trade. This was actually a surprise find one morning because we were at a site lower in elevation that they’re normally found. These birds are endemic the the highland forests of Costa Rica and Panama preferring elevations of over 750 meters to reside in. When not out singing, it’s a species that can be found skulking around, feeding on berries in lower vegetation. Most likely the reason it being found at a lower...
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