Gray Squirrel
This Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) was darting around like the summer had ended and fall was upon us again last week. After such a warm February and March, compared to long-term averages, the chilly start to April and freezing temperatures – not to mention snow – had plenty of animals scurrying back to cold mode. The squirrel was grabbing food and looking at me like, “Shouldn’t you be doing this, too?” as I walked past. Thankfully those days are over because hello, spring! This welcome change in the weather should keep us warm for a while and...
Read MoreSpring-like White-throated Sparrow
It feels like nobody told this gorgeous White-throated Sparrow that it was not spring time! I thought it was looking rather dapper for December standards and snapped this shot while it looked me over. Unlike this friendly bird I was not dressed to shine on a chilly and overcast day. I am jealous of you folks who get to see the species year-round. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreSand in your face
Let’s be honest, we’ve all been here before! You’re trying to relax on the beach but all you get is a face full of sand as the wind shoots it at you with both ferocity and persistence. Taken before this chilly and snowy week the gull pictured toughed it out and, I like to think, pretended this patch was a tropical paradise. Tomorrow should feel more like the tropics, too! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreOak leaves falling on Mallards
What do you believe the birds think as the world is literally falling around them? The bright, vibrant existence most of them are born into during the spring and the summer suddenly fades in the Northeast with cooling temperatures, shortening days and leaves floating to the earth from increasingly bare trees. Here is their reality collapsing further on a crisp November autumn day as these Mallards feed and contemplate, possibly wondering when the process will begin to reverse.
Read MorePerpetual golden shades
It seems like we cannot stop producing yellow and bright golden shades this autumn as many trees are still hanging on to leaves. The seemingly perpetual color is certainly welcome to stick around for as long as it likes. Even a few maples are continuing to produce a lot of bright hues at this late fall foliage date. Go outside and enjoy it all this weekend, even with the chillier November air!
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