February Nature Almanac: What to Look for
February Nature Almanac
By Tait Johansson, Naturalist
1 Look for the small, paired tracks of Mink by streams, ponds, and lakes, often leading onto the ice or into the water.
12 As the days lengthen, on sunny mornings listen for an increase in singing from our winter birds such as chickadees, titmice, Carolina Wrens, and cardinals.
15 Red Maple flower buds now swelling in preparation for bloom, bringing a subtle reddish tinge to our wooded swamps.
20 Bald Eagles likely to be already incubating eggs in their massive stick nests along the Hudson and near local reservoirs.
25 Male Red-winged Blackbirds now returning to set up territories in anticipation of the arrival of females.
What to Do: August Environmental Education
Enjoy the last of long summer days by taking a walk with Bedford Audubon this August.
10 Years of MAPS
Located in Hunt-Parker Sanctuary and established in 2009, Bedford Audubon Society’s MAPS station marks its 10th Anniversary this summer. MAPS, which stands for Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, is a continental-wide research effort that aims to...
Bedford Audubon Announces Native Garden Workshop
Bedford Audubon Announces Native Garden Workshop August 4th at Bylane Farm Bedford Audubon’s native gardener and field biologist interns close out their summer with a Native Garden workshop in hopes of garnering interest to recruit new members. The workshop, to be...
What to Do: July Environmental Education
Take advantage of the long, summer days by joining Bedford Audubon for a nature walk this July.
Bedford Audubon Society Appoints New Board Members
Bedford Audubon Society Appoints New Board Members The Bedford Audubon Society is a conservation driven association, which fosters an environment of thoughtful, bright volunteers and supporters. They recently appointed three new board members, which reflect these...
Public Lecture: Migratory Bird Treaty Act – 100 Years Later
This June, join us for a lecture to on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and and the changes that have been made under the current administration.
What to Do: June Environmental Education
Join Bedford Audubon this June as summer begins to heat up.
Annual Meeting and Public Lecture: Coyotes in our Cities & Suburbs with Carol Henger
Have you seen a coyote in your neighborhood? This May, join us for a lecture to learn about the local history, behavior, diet and movement patterns of coyotes.
May Environmental Education: What to Do
Let Bedford Audubon help you see the wonders of spring migration!
April Environmental Education: What to Do
There’s a lot to watch for in nature as the spring weather warms up!
Have questions? Contact us: info@bedfordaudubon.org
