Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)
This tiny bundle of Halloween fear and dread was photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser as he had a very successful night of netting and banding Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) earlier this week in New Jersey. They are definitely on the move well now in the Mid-Atlantic.
Read MoreEastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio)
This Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) is another unintentional catch by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser while targeting Saw-whets for banding in New Jersey. Look at that face! That is not a Halloween mask. It may be tiny predator but it certainly looks imposing and almost ferocious…
Read MoreSouthern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans)
This Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) was netted and subsequently photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser in New Jersey while he was attempting to capture and band migrating Northern Saw-whet Owls. These cute nocturnal creatures are the more discrete bird feeder robbers. Look for a blog entry later this week on this new friend of Sean’s…and watch for a fantastic photo of another pal he made tomorrow!
Read MoreRoger 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.
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