by Bedford Audubon | Jul 31, 2017 | News
See Me. Hear Me. Find Me. Our mission is to connect you to nature! We want to share the joy and wonder of seeing, hearing, and finding birds (butterflies, bees, plants, and more!) with you. That’s why we’ve partnered with friends at local businesses to...
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 28, 2017 | News
The Pipevine Lifeline: The Vine Behind the Butterfly By Krista Botting, Summer Field Biologist We’re continuing our Pipevine Swallowtail Watch of 2017! The caterpillars are growing larger, and some of the bigger ones are beginning to disperse. But we wanted to turn...
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 24, 2017 | News
Plants for a Deer Resistant Garden: Throw Some Shade By Alex Hall, Leon Levy Native Garden Intern Not only do Northeastern gardeners have to endure harsh winters and rocky soils, but we also have to contend with White-tailed Deer. The all too familiar woodland...
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 19, 2017 | News
The Pipevine Lifeline By Krista Botting, Summer Field Biologist New York State sits at the very edge of the Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) butterfly’s breeding range. Bedford Audubon is lucky to play host to a few batches of this beautiful butterfly’s eggs....
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 17, 2017 | News
Bird Bling By Krista Botting, Summer Field Biologist A Day in the Life A typical banding day begins when the birds get up, just before dawn. Naturalist Tait Johansson and Field Biologist Krista Botting are often joined by several volunteers and observers to open the...
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 12, 2017 | News
The Three Ms of Nest Boxes: Manage, Maintain, & Monitor By Krista Botting, Summer Field Biologist Being the “landlord” of a nest box doesn’t have to take up a lot of time, but it’s not a good idea to put one up and forget about it. Without proper care, nest boxes...
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 6, 2017 | News
Nest Boxes: How to Select the Perfect Box By Krista Botting, Summer Field Biologist The breeding season is well under way, and many breeding pairs are beginning a second brood while some later nesters are just beginning to build. One way to help many birds is to put...
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 6, 2017 | News
5 Look for the dark pink flowers of Swamp Milkweed in open wetlands. These flowers often attract wetland butterflies like the Mulberry Wing and Black Dash. 9 Full Moon. 15 Look for American Goldfinches gathering downy material from plants like...
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 6, 2017 | News
CHESTNUT RIDGE HAWKWATCH INTERPRETER & SPOTTER (2017) Bedford Audubon is pleased to announce the availability of an eight-week paid opportunity in field (raptor) biology and nature interpretation at our Chestnut Ridge HawkWatch in Bedford Corners, New York....
by Bedford Audubon | Jul 6, 2017 | News
CHESTNUT RIDGE HAWKWATCH LEAD COUNTER (2017) Bedford Audubon is pleased to announce the availability of a 15-week paid opportunity in field (raptors) biology at our Chestnut Ridge HawkWatch in Bedford Corners, New York. Required Skills & Qualities The ideal...
