The grass is always greener
I like to think that this Dark-eyed Junco, alone with its thoughts, is pondering whether or not, “The grass is always greener on the other side.” In this case the answer should be a resounding “Yes!” shouldn’t it? Or maybe not because it is green on all sides, even in November…until it is encased in snow and ice. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreMetallic Green Bee
This warm week allowed RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser to get outside and find some November pollinators! He took this Meet Your Neighbours photo of a male Metallic Green Bee (Agapostemon sp) at Audubon Greenwich. This guy looks like he is wearing a green suit of armor. Can you believe creatures like this may be in your yard right now? Checking your garden even this late in the autumn season may still reveal surprises.
Read MoreExplosive fall foliage continues
The explosive fall foliage continues throughout the Northeast! I took this photo several hours ago on a warm, sunny and gorgeous October afternoon. I have been all over New York and Connecticut in the past month and it seems to me we are having a protracted season of autumn colors without an all-encompassing week. There are plenty of bare trees, some still green, and many showing off sparkling fall shades. We will be sure to show you more of these seasonal sights this week along with some Halloween fun in the mix, too. Walking out the door on days like this makes me happy! Scott Kruitbosch...
Read MoreGoodbye to green and growing season
We have already had multiple frosts and freezes in the Chautauqua-Allegheny region. This weekend may bring the first…I’ll say flakes and avoid using the s-word for now! This photo is about as green as it is going to get for several months as we say goodbye for now to both green and growth. Winter brings its own joys and adventures with a new selection of life to take in. Please be sure to read the exciting developments in our winter trails cell phone tour as it expands across Chautauqua County! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreFireball in the blue
I took this photo yesterday minutes from RTPI in Jamestown. We are about to hit the peak of fall foliage in Western New York and this weekend’s clear, deep blue, autumn skies made for some magnificent moments. If you have the day off from work or school tomorrow please be sure to find some time for a hike, birding, a run, some biking – anything to disconnect and get outdoors for a while. I’ll continue to share more scenes from the season all week long. I hope you share the sentiment with your friends and family. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach...
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