Northern Hawk Owl
I wonder if our region will be lucky enough to receive a Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) this winter…you do not have to wait to spot one, though, if you come visit us at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History in Jamestown, New York to see Art and the Animal on display. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreFall Colors
Over the past couple of days the trees have been changing quickly from their bright greens to golden yellows, oranges and brilliant reds. Could this weekend be the peak for fall foliage in Western New York? With cool temperatures and lots of sunshine predicted, it looks like it will be a beautiful weekend for leaf peeping! Elyse Henshaw Conservation Technician
Read MoreWehrle’s Salamander (Plethodon wehrlei)
Have you ever seen such a cool looking salamander? The Wehrle’s Salamander (Plethodon wehrlei) is a rather secretive salamander that inhabits rocks, logs and the currently colorful leaf litter that lines steep hillsides within the southwestern portion of New York State. Characteristically a dark slatey-gray with some white flecking on the sides, Wehrle’s salamanders are slender with robust legs and slightly webbed back feet. They are often confused with Slimy Salamanders (Plethodon glutinosus), a common salamander that often utilizes similar habitats and is black in color with...
Read MoreA Circle Unbroken
Here is “A Circle Unbroken” by Carel P. Brest van Kempen, on display at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History as a part of Art and the Animal. A beautiful male Eastern Towhee can be seen on the snow, and later today we will post a gorgeous female. Come by and see this guy while you can!
Read MoreSitting Around?
Did you spend the weekend sitting around? Looking for something to do on a quiet day this week? It had better include a visit to see us at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History to enjoy Art and the Animal!
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