Amphibian Crossing
This Wednesday or Thursday, depending on your location in the Northeast, should bring temperatures well past 40 or even 50 with rainy conditions. Since it is late March it may be the first night of amphibian migration as these are ideal conditions for frogs, toads and salamanders to emerge from hibernation and start migrating to a nearby wetland at night! Please slow down for salamanders and frogs when you’re driving back roads near wetlands – even when they don’t get crushed by your tires, the slipstream generated underneath a vehicle when you’re moving more than 20-25 MPH will pick these...
Read MoreReturn of the Osprey
The Osprey have returned! Make sure your nesting platforms are erected and ready to go, and soon enough we will be seeing birds like this one toting enormous branches across our blue and warming skies.
Read MoreSnowy Owls Still Here
There are still Snowy Owls here with us, and there will be more to keep an eye out for as others are on the move back to the north. This bird was apparently spending some time on the shore after reading up – that sign discusses shellfishing, and it decided instead to do some duck hunting while wearing the perfect sort of winter camouflage. It is out of season…but this is one hunter I will not report. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreTree Swallows Returning
Now is the time to keep your eyes to the skies for one of the most delightful sights, the returning Tree Swallows! Their vibrant blues shine wonderfully in the rising sun letting us know that the very first winged insects are hatching and filling our air. I have already seen a variety of flying bugs, their prey, and I had my first of year Tree Swallow yesterday – how about you? It’s too early for pretty green photos like these, but we will get there…I promise! Eventually… Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreCedar Waxwings Chowing Down
Cedar Waxwings are still in feeding flocks during their northbound return, using whatever berries and remaining wild food sources they can find as food. Mmm! Not recommended for human consumption.
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