May wildflowers and migrants walk, invasive training
I wanted to make sure to call everyone’s attention to two events we have coming up this May at RTPI. The first is a walk coming up on May 10 and there are a few open slots remaining! “Birds, Blooms, Butterflies, and Amphibian Breeders” field trip series – April and May 2014 Springtime Field Experiences of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Co-led by Mark Baldwin and Terry Mosher These field trips are for all levels of experience and are limited to the first 20 who register. The nominal fee of $20 for each trip helps defray the cost of transportation provided. All...
Read MoreMangrove Vireo (Vireo pallens) by Twan Leenders
This Mangrove Vireo (Vireo pallens) friend of Twan’s isn’t going to be leaving Costa Rica for our shores but many other vireos will be in our yards soon enough. Warm thoughts to you all – think green! I promise it is actually coming no matter how far below zero we go tonight…
Read MorePine Siskin (Spinus pinus) by Scott Kruitbosch
After watching a cat stroll through the RTPI feeder area today (no kidding!) kicking up birds we were talking about what we’d seen lately and I thought I should ask – have you had any Pine Siskins yet? We haven’t but we hope to soon as individuals like this can add a subtle green splash to the duller seasons.
Read MoreSemipalmated Sandpipers (Calidris pusilla) by Twan Leenders
You can see the differences in plumage in this mass of migrant Semipalmated Sandpipers. Flocks of the species can have several thousand birds moving, feeding and resting together depending on the date and location.
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