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.
Bedford Audubon Society Appoints New Board Members
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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!
Lecture: Elana Kaplan: Birds in Art
Welcome spring by joining us for a lecture that will explore works of art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art that contain bird imagery.
Bedford Audubon Society Appoints Interim Executive Director
The Bedford Audubon Society of Directors is pleased to announce Suzanne Cahill as Interim Executive Director of the Bedford Audubon Society. We are confident she will provide strong leadership during this time of transition following the departure of former Executive...
March Environmental Education: What to Do
Look no further for nature walks and field trips this month!
Do You Want To Attract More Birds All Year?
See more birds this spring and throughout the year! Buy our bird seed and suet, give migrating and breeding birds a boost, and attract more species to your yard to enjoy. Our premium seed means less waste while you support our mission to connect people to nature at the same time!
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