JAMESTOWN — Every spring from March 15 to May 15, volunteers join the Ripley Hawk Watch to witness and document the spectacle of raptor and passerine migration. Residents are invited to join Devin Banning to learn about “Raptor Migration at the Ripley Hawk Watch” at Audubon Community ...
Red-tailed Hawks are one of the most common and widespread raptors of North America, but they are also beautiful and fierce birds. Bridgette, one of the Red-tailed Hawk ambassadors at Audubon Community Nature Center, is always sure to alert me to the presence of any of her wild counterparts by ...
Forest, fields, ponds, and oceans. Habitats of all kinds have attracted humans throughout history. We’ve worked to conserve creatures and places, study habitats to understand how they work, and simply enjoy spending time in wild areas. And while human impact in these areas has always been ...
According to our recent weather forecasts, the return of Red-winged Blackbirds, and sights of robins, spring is here. However, astronomy officially declares spring for Jamestown, New York, on Saturday, March 21 at promptly 10:33 a.m. During this transition time between weather and stars, ...
The arrival of March brings both people and nature out of their winter hiding spots. When the planet revolves and rotates just enough to change the angle of the sun, bringing warmer and sunnier days, the transformation it brings out in all living things feels immediately noticeable. Even if ...
Observing natural movements, the growth of the Earth, and the ecosystems sustaining it has become a healing experience for me. The shift of stone and rock formations showcases not only the beauty of nature, but also the strength and power it holds in its ability to adapt. This resilience to ...
