Yellow-rumped Warbler
This is the all too rare photo of a Yellow-rumped Warbler without any yellow or rumps involved. We certainly have a lot of red and some blue to highlight the drab but stately shades of this individual Setophaga coronata, one of many millions of the species on the way south right now. Perhaps a few will decide to stay into the winter in a patch near you.
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 MoreFemale Eastern Towhee
Here is the female Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) looking well after a meal (note the bits left on the bill). She is being pushed by the cool northeast winds, her brown, orange and white feathers blowing a little in the breeze. That piercing red eye is magnificent! Autumn migration is a great time to find this bird, but you may also end up seeing them in the winter – especially if one comes to seek refuge at your feeders after a major snowstorm.
Read MoreFall Colors Emerging
Happy 1st day of Autumn! Throughout Western New York and Pennsylvania, the fall colors are just starting to emerge, with some beautiful yellows, faint oranges and reds peaking through the green landscapes. Our recent overnight chills and soaking rains will help boost the vibrancy of the leaves, making for some stellar fall views! Elyse Henshaw Conservation Technician
Read MoreHarvestman with Mites
This Harvestman had a very large mite problem! Check out all of those parasites…I felt for this creature. It may be why it was hiding in a crevice of the bark of this maple tree. I do not think this ended well for it. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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