Where to Bird this Month: May
It doesn't get any better than this. This is what Rochesterians live for! In fact, more species are reported in May than any other month. On average 68 new species arrive, and 230 are seen overall this month...
It doesn't get any better than this. This is what Rochesterians live for! In fact, more species are reported in May than any other month. On average 68 new species arrive, and 230 are seen overall this month...
Spring has arrived. On average 196 species are seen this [...]
If you are a birder, you've heard of Wilson's Plover, Wilson's Snipe, Wilson's Warbler... In 1794, a young poet, labor activist, and weaver arrived in Philadelphia, a refugee from his native Scotland. His first letter home exclaims over the bright colors and abundance of the birds he found in the fields and forests of America. He taught school, wrote poetry, and engaged in the political discussion of the young democracy.
Ornithologist Jed Burtt of Ohio Wesleyan University will discuss how bird species develop distinct plumage through natural selection as part of the College of Science Distinguished Speakers series at RIT.
Northern Cardinal (male) - Pittsford, NY © Richard Ashworth [...]
Significant Changes Made to Plan as Result of Previous Public Comments. Plan Focuses on Protecting Wetland Habitats; Swans Can Remain in Urban Parks and Other Controlled Settings
Monofilament fishing line seems to deter House Sparrows [...]
March can be cold and blustery, or mild and sunny [...]
No, these aren't all field guides, strictly speaking, but [...]
Who knows what this month will bring weather-wise? On average [...]