The Buzz
The pollinators are certainly enjoying the blooming flower gardens at RTPI! Pay us a visit soon to see what the buzz is all about! You can enjoy a walk on our nature trails, admire the Birds in Art exhibition, and naturally experience original work by Roger Tory Peterson while you’re here!
Read MoreNature Will Soon Be at Your Fingertips!
For me, it’s exciting to see those little snow clouds pop up on your weather app as well as the banner associated with lake effect snow warnings, like what we have right now for Chautauqua County. After a long year under the influence of a strong El Nino, it will be a welcomed relief to see its effects diminish while the influence of a forecasted La Nina is expected to move in. The area’s local businesses, organizations and outdoor enthusiasts could certainly benefit from some augmented snowfall this upcoming winter season. If you stop and think about it, its rather amazing that...
Read MoreRed Fox Trail
Hey pal, the trail goes that way – oh, sorry. This Red Fox was heading home early in the morning after a night of hunting. Go for a hike this week and see what you can spot while looking both up and down as all sorts of wildlife are abound!
Read MoreSmell the Flowers
You should stop and smell whatever flowers you can find this weekend as glorious spring has sprouted up all around us. Take your dog for a walk, your friends for a hike, your kids for a day of birding, your partner for some gardening – whatever takes you outdoors for some time exploring. The first of those infamous spring warblers have returned, and many more are on the way, so don’t forget your Peterson Field Guide and keep your ears open, too. Let us know what you see!
Read MoreFlicker Feather
This feather is another find from exploring the outdoors this weekend with my dog Zach. The number of birds with long yellow feathers around in the autumn or winter seasons is relatively short, and it looks like a Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus). Roger Tory Peterson saw this brilliant flash of gold in a flicker’s wings and it helped inspire him to change the world. What always makes me use my imagination is thinking about seeing a deep red explosion coming from a Northern Flicker bursting from the ground. The red-shafted forms fill the American west, and someday I hope to go see...
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