In the Footsteps of Roger Tory Peterson
Be on the lookout for these signs if you visit us at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History! You should also look for them all over our, and Roger Tory Peterson’s, hometown of Jamestown, New York for our new cell phone tour called, “In the Footsteps of Roger Tory Peterson.” This mobile tour has fifteen stops scattered around the Jamestown area, highlighting Roger’s childhood and the locations where he was first inspired by nature, portraying how he began a lifelong career devoted to art, conservation and education. It is part of a project being developed by RTPI...
Read MoreCelebrating Wild America: A Selection of Works by Roger Tory Peterson
Currently at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History – Celebrating Wild America: A Selection of Works by Roger Tory Peterson, now through April 26, 2015. The exhibition includes original works from the books How to Know the Birds (1949), Wild America (1955), and The Bird Watcher’s Anthology (1957). Many of these extraordinary pieces have never been seen by the general public. Visit us as soon as you can!
Read MoreThrowback Thursday – Celebrating Wild America
Throwback Thursday! Celebrating Wild America: A Selection of Works by Roger Tory Peterson on display at RTPI now through April 26, 2015. Come see this exhibition which includes original works from the books How to Know the Birds (1949), Wild America (1955), and The Bird Watcher’s Anthology (1957). Many of these extraordinary pieces have never been seen by the general public until now.
Read MoreCelebrating Wild America: A Selection of Works by Roger Tory Peterson
Now at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History – Celebrating Wild America: A Selection of Works by Roger Tory Peterson, from March 13 – April 26, 2015. The exhibition includes original works from the books How to Know the Birds (1949), Wild America (1955), and The Bird Watcher’s Anthology (1957). Many of these extraordinary pieces have never been seen by the general public. Visit us as soon as you can!
Read MoreFirst Species of 2015
What was your first bird of 2015? The Blue Jay was my #1 New Year species. It is definitely a repeat winner given that their screaming and screeching calls can be heard indoors with the windows closed – I did not even have to get out of bed! Thanks for all too typical “alarm”, guys and gals! Are you planning on a “Big January” to see how many species you can find? If you have yet to decide on a birding game plan for 2015 I would definitely recommend trying a geographical challenge and largely restricting yourself to birding in your own town or city. You will end...
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