Falling Sun
The sun is falling in the sky every day, and these maple leaves are soon to follow. Even though the “best” part of this sunset was far to the north behind the passing cold front it still provided a lovely look to the horizon on a cloudy evening. What are you most looking forward to in the great outdoors this autumn?
Read MoreOctober Sunset
Here’s a sunset that was certainly a sailor’s delight, and with as much of an October, autumn and Halloween feel as possible for a few beautiful moments. We will not have those maple or oak or any leaves for long…
Read MoreSplendid Sunset
This was another recent sunset that caused an explosion of color across the sky. I can only imagine what it would have looked like right on the horizon, but my forest view was not too bad! Those leaves won’t last for long… Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreAmerican Kestrel
This is a terrific time of year to spot American Kestrels (Falco sparverius) heading south and making their way through the sky and farmlands of places like our own Chautauqua County. They will need place to stop and feed along the way, hunting all the songbirds also migrating through the region as well as dragonflies. There are so many birds passing over our heads right now – don’t forget to look up!
Read MorePeregrine Falcon
Sometimes inclement weather conditions can create challenging or unique photographic ones, as was the case with this Peregrine Falcon. The bird flew over me unexpectedly, and I was certainly not at all ready with my camera as I had been shooting stationary sparrows in the dark brush – far different than a raptor soaring by in a turbulent, pale sky. Nevertheless, the gray conditions made it easier for me to swing up and hit it with a couple of shots, leaving me one decent photo. It looked rather bland so I turned it into a more striking black and white shot for the fastest animal on the...
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