Chadakoin River in downtown Jamestown
The Chadakoin River, pictured here in downtown Jamestown, is glowing with life and autumn shades. What did you see outside on this fine fall day? Corridors like this one can be a wonderful place for wildlife on the move including many species of migrant birds and dragonflies apart from all the endemic life we often speak of. I have seen some stunning warblers here! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreBlack-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)
Today was utterly magnificent in the Chautauqua-Allegheny region in terms of weather plus quality and quantity of birds. I had 28 species of warblers like this Black-throated Blue Warbler…28, today! The diverse habitats and large expanses of preserved lands make this a very significant and welcoming area for migrants. I’ll show you more of them all week.
Read MorePalm Warbler (Dendroica palmarum) by Scott Kruitbosch
Palm Warblers (Dendroica palmarum) are beginning to fill our local fields and short grasslands. These tail-wagging birds likely occur in the dozens and hundreds in migrations on some properties in the region. Do you have a yard or farm that brings them in with other birds like the American Pipit (Anthus rubescens), Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus), or rare fall sparrows?
Read MoreYellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) by Scott Kruitbosch
This “butter butt” is among the first of many that will be passing through the region this fall. It was seen in an urban area at Riverwalk Park in downtown Jamestown, NY in September 2013.
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