Tis the season!
Tis the season to be stunned by fall beauty…hope you get outside this weekend and enjoy it!
Read MoreMurder of crows
This murder of crows filled the autumn sky earlier this afternoon in Pennsylvania. There may still be a lot of green on the horizon but it’s starting to feel a lot like fall, isn’t it? Flocks are forming and feeding is furious…
Read MoreEarly Signs of Emerald Ash Borer
At about the size of a tic-tac, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) doesn’t seem like it could possibly do much harm; however, its size allows its invasion to often go undetected. The ash borer is a non-native wood boring beetle that is capable of causing thousands of dollars of damage to ash trees, which make up 10% of New York’s forest and are favorable for planting along street sides in urban centers and towns. With an invader that is so small and with so many trees, how is it possible to detect this unwelcome bug? Knowing the signs and symptoms can help catch this intruder early in...
Read MoreDowny Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)
Downy Woodpeckers (Picoides pubescens) are a common sight in the region and can typically be seen hammering away at the bark of a tree, attempting to uncover a nice juicy larval insect. These woodpeckers aren’t terribly picky, and have recently been found to munch down Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) larvae, an invasive species of beetle attacking ash trees. As EAB has spread throughout several states, scientists have been seeing rising population numbers as a result of increased food resources in at least four bird species, including the downy woodpecker. While woodpeckers may have some...
Read MoreLate Summer Sunsets
Autumn is just around the corner as summer is coming to a close. However, there is still lots of time to enjoy a few more late summer sunsets painting the landscape and creating spectacular views. I hope you can get out this weekend and capture the last few days of summer in a variety of unique ways!
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