Up to 21 species now and the highlight was finding Redpolls at the Administration Building this morning (CHECK). Yesterday had a Golden Eagle yesterday at the entrance of the Park (CHECK). Did get a photo of it flying but not really the best in the world.
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Another great start to the season with the White-breasted Nuthatch in trees (CHECK)!
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If you haven’t noticed, one of my New Year resolutions is to make an effort in posting things on the the blog more often and one of the ways to do this will be going back into keeping a year list. So far I have 15 species already this year and while going into town this morning, added European Starling, Rock Pigeon and Common Merganser to the list. 2013 is going to be a great year!!
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New Birds for the New Year!! Lots of common sightings like the Junco, Blue Jay, Crow . . etc. . . Highlight was seeing the Pileated Woodpecker fly across the road!
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Common Redpoll
By: Pat Coate
Nice to start the new year off with a new bird – the common redpoll is a lifer for me. We’ve had a pair at our feeders this week. These little finches seem a bit mixed up as they have chosen to winter in WNY where we have a beautiful 18 inches of snow on the ground. In the arctic regions, where common redpolls spend their summers, they have been known to burrow into the snow to sleep (and better maintain their body temperature) and have survived temperatures well below zero (-65 degrees!)
Happy New Year everyone . . . . First bird of the Year . . . “Black-capped Chickadee”!! CHECK
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By: Pat Coate
Recently back from spending 2 ½ weeks working with the American Red Cross on Long Island (there were a couple hundred volunteers assigned here). Many of us, including me, spent the time working at a (client) shelter for people displaced by Hurricane Sandy. The Red Cross provided food and ran the shelter, while a combination of agencies (Red Cross, FEMA and Social Services) worked with clients on moving forward to rebuild or relocate. Many other Red Cross volunteers served as crews on the Emergency Response Vehicles delivering meals and supplies to residents affected by the storm.
While most of my group’s time was spent at the client shelter at Nassau Community College, we did see some of the coastal areas hit hard by Sandy including Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Breezy Point. This allowed us to see firsthand the overwhelming power and physical impact of this storm.
Ruddy Turnstone
By: Pat Coate
Always seem to catch these birds in non-breeding plumage. Photos from Myrtle Beach.
The Regular Deer Hunting Season is almost over. I have been wondering if I will be seeing any other deer this year besides scrub bucks or doe . . . . . . only have my buck tag left. Guess I am ready to call it quits for the season.
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Bear Claws on Beech Tree
By: Pat Coate
While hiking this past fall in Ontario I came across these beech trees that appear to have bear claw markings. I have occasionally seen bears while hiking in this general area and I am happy to report that they were good bears and ran off without incidence.
Welcome to the mon@rch nature blog and I hope you join us in some of our nature adventures through the Allegany State Park area!
I am a naturalist, field biologist and nature photographer from the Western New York area. I have started exploring nature writing through this blog and it truly has been fun sharing my numerous adventures with everyone. Thanks to the many other authors that help me with my post and they will be sharing some of their nature explorations.
I have always had a latent interest in birds and photography and have been lucky enough to find time to explore these interests over the last few years. I am very thankful to the Cattaraugus County Bird Club for getting me started, sharing their wealth of knowledge and for their wonderful programs. And many thanks to Tom for letting me share some of my adventures and photos on the Monarch Nature Blog.
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