Roger Tory Peterson collecting insects
For #TransformationTuesday here’s a young Roger Tory Peterson with an insect net. Butterflies and moths were high on the list of his early nature studies as Roger would collect caterpillars and find moths at streetlights in Jamestown, especially near Lake View Cemetery. He even got a special permit from the police chief to stay out past the citywide curfew! You’ll be able to learn more about Dr. Peterson’s life in a new and interactive way soon…stay tuned.
Read MoreRoger Tory Peterson – Transformation Tuesday
We’ve all seen who Roger Tory Peterson grew up to become and we frequently post pictures of various adventures throughout his adult life. For #TransformationTuesday here’s an early shot of the young naturalist Roger working those cameras back when it used to be a tad bit more difficult than it is now. If you visit RTPI you can see some of his historic camera equipment on display.
Read MoreFinal Peterson plate on display
Yesterday’s post with Roger Tory Peterson’s final plate drew a lot of attention and I wanted to let everyone know you can see the work in person and much more of Roger’s historic art while learning about his life here at RTPI. The plate is currently on display in our Anderson Gallery which is straight ahead once you enter our building. RTPI is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10:00AM-4:00PM and Sundays 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Read MoreHurricane Arthur
There always seems to be something strange going on with the weather in the Northeast United States and this Independence Day weekend was no exception. I cannot recall a time where we were even talking about tropical cyclones in early July but sure enough, Hurricane Arthur decided to make a close pass right off the Mid-Atlantic and New England coasts on the Fourth after ramming through the Carolinas. The most engrossing image I saw in the last week was this radar grab by the Severe Weather Institute – Radar & Lightning Laboratories at UAHuntsville. As they said it depicts the power...
Read MorePassenger Pigeons on display
Following up on our last post about Joel Greenberg and Project Passenger Pigeon be sure to visit RTPI to see three Passenger Pigeons on display and purchase Joel’s new book A Feathered River Across the Sky!
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