Aegina numberwing (Callicore lyca)
It feels like it has been years since we have had butterflies on the wing here in the Northeast United States. This is the Aegina numberwing (Callicore lyca), a small and beautiful butterfly photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project in Panama while on assignment for the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
Read MoreAmerican Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
Monarchs are not the only butterflies to see as we enter late October. I photographed this American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) this week while it was soaking up some sun and staying low on a breezy day. The tiny white spots in the middle of the seasonal orange on the postmedian parts of the forewing help to identify it as American instead of Painted. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreEastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Elyse and I spent most of today conducting field work at one of our Natural History Atlas sites. Birds are mostly quiet at this time of the year as they are feeding young everywhere. Butterflies and other pollinators were present in low but diverse numbers offering lovely views like this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) on another gorgeous September-like July day.
Read MoreBioBlitz this Friday-Saturday at SUNY College Lodge
We are only two days away from the blitz! On July 18-19, 2014 experts from across the region will take part in a ‘BioBlitz’ conducted by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History at the SUNY College Lodge Nature Preserve in Brocton. A BioBlitz is a 24-hour race to identify as many species of plants and animals of all kinds on the property and we invite you to join in the fun. Hear from the experts what they are finding or join us for a number of free and public walks and talks about some of the unique and exciting life that can be found on the approximately 200-acre property owned...
Read More“Birds, Blooms, Butterflies, and Amphibian Breeders” field trip series
“Birds, Blooms, Butterflies, and Amphibian Breeders” field trip series – April and May 2014 Springtime Field Experiences of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Co-led by Mark Baldwin and Terry Mosher These field trips are for all levels of experience and are limited to the first 20 who register. The nominal fee of $20 for each trip helps defray the cost of transportation provided. All trips leave promptly from the RTPI parking lot at the start times indicated. To register, call or email Mark Baldwin at 716-665-2473, ext. 228 or mbaldwin@rtpi.org Woodcock, Vernal Pool, and...
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