There are animals you see so often they become part of the scenery. It is impossible to make a blanket statement about which animals those might be, as each person has a unique set of experiences, and dedicates their time and attention to spaces in varying degrees. Around here, those common ...

Last week, driving home from Audubon Community Nature Center, my daughter and I were so captivated by a flock of crows that I had to pull over just to take it all in. The scene was incredible—thousands of crows crowded the neighborhood trees, their dark silhouettes watching us like something ...

Warren County avian enthusiasts enjoyed a winter tradition with the 82nd Christmas Bird Count last month Despite frigid morning temperatures on Dec. 14, more than 50 field observers and one feeder counter recorded the avian activity; 5,350 birds spanning 61 species were logged, slightly below ...

I’ve always been a wildlife watcher. It’s something that comes naturally when you spend any amount of time in nature. At some point, it takes more effort to ignore the animals than notice them when you are out and about hiking. They can be loud, in your face, and jump out from the most ...

It’s about now we have a firm grip on the scope of our New Year's resolutions. We did the easy part of planning and inspiring ourselves, and by now we’re starting to understand what committing to our goals really means and how it might impact our routines. We are reflecting on who we are ...

Western New York is fully committing to the business of winter this year. As I currently look at the weather forecast, most days ahead have at least a little bit of snowfall predicted, and there are definitely some differing opinions on that situation. Some people are thrilled to break out the ...