Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
While you’re warbling and such in the woods don’t forget to find these guys – Solitary Sandpipers – in quiet, wet places.
Read MoreAmerican Robin (Turdus migratorius) by Scott Kruitbosch
Who else is happy about the rainy and warming weather in Western New York? American Robins (Turdus migratorius). The thawing ground will finally provide them easy eating opportunities. Have you seen any yet? Or have other notable first of spring species?
Read MoreAmphibians emerging
Yesterday it was over 50 degrees and raining in Western New York and more warm and wet weather will be on the way – ideal conditions for frogs, toads and salamanders to emerge from hibernation and start migrating to a nearby wetland at night! Please slow down for salamanders and frogs when you’re driving back roads near wetlands – even when they don’t get crushed by your tires, the slipstream generated underneath a vehicle when you’re moving more than 20-25 MPH will pick these animals up from the road surface and slam them into the underside of your car…...
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