Groundhog (Marmota monax)
It is about to turn into a very chilly weekend for us in the Chautauqua-Allegheny region after a week of warm temperatures and a lot of sun. This Groundhog (Marmota monax), or whatever else you prefer to call the rodent among its many names, has to be in a hurry to eat all it can now. The species is always highlighted when they come out of hibernation to “predict” the end of the winter and early spring seasons. However, if you watch them in autumn you will see a lot of activity out of the increasingly fatter individuals as they prepare to hibernate. A good “night” to...
Read MoreBlack-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)
Today was utterly magnificent in the Chautauqua-Allegheny region in terms of weather plus quality and quantity of birds. I had 28 species of warblers like this Black-throated Blue Warbler…28, today! The diverse habitats and large expanses of preserved lands make this a very significant and welcoming area for migrants. I’ll show you more of them all week.
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