Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus phaeotis)
Say “good morning” to this Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus phaeotis), a new addition to the Finca Pura Vida site bat list made in Costa Rica by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser.
Read MorePacific screech owl (Megascops cooperi)
Where do you think this owl was found? And what species do you think it is? I can tell you that it is not from a neighborhood near most of you. If you said Costa Rica, good job! One would never know this was in the rainforest from the pitch black and gorgeously haunting feeling to this photo. The bird is a Pacific Screech-Owl (Megascops cooperi) as taken by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreNorthern Saw-whet Owl movement continues
If you are anywhere in New England or the Mid-Atlantic it is a great time to be watching for Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus). You will not likely find them like this as it is a photo RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser took while netting and banding more of the species on the move through New Jersey. Nevertheless, you cannot win if you do not play! Take a look at any dense vegetation you come across as they are often near our eye level. They frequently choose evergreen trees to roost in and will stay buried between thick branches or near the trunk. Of course you can always rely on...
Read MoreFruit-eating Bats (Carollia castanea)
Have you ever had any bats visit your hummingbird feeders? Twan captured these great photos of Fruit-eating Bats (Carollia castanea) doing just that years ago in Costa Rica. These nectar eaters take over the skies after the sun goes down, as they will tonight…
Read MoreRuby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula)
There has been an enormous southward movement of Ruby-crowned Kinglets (like this one photographed tonight), Golden-crowned Kinglets, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Hermit Thrushes, Song Sparrows and many other sparrow species this weekend. With a cold front passing through the Northeast tonight we will be set up for a sizable push of more migrants tomorrow, especially diurnal. Get outside and find some songbirds in the morning and raptors in the afternoon!
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