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.
5 Animal Tracks to Look for in Your Backyard
To my fellow New Yorkers: there are cool critters shuffling through your yard this winter—and I’m not talking about your dog or the neighbor’s cat that’s always getting out (you know, the one who conveniently finds its way to your bird feeder).
These visitors fly and flutter, they’re the raptors and songbirds you hear from the window; and now that winter’s in full swing, they’re writing their visits in snow. From Snowy Owls to fiery red Northern Cardinals, here are 5 tracks you didn’t know were in your backyard—and the tricks you need to spot them.
Learn about young forest habitat & the New England Cottontail with Kevin Clarke February 8
What are Young Forests, and why are they important? What is the New England Cottontail? Join the DEC’s Kevin Clarke for a lecture exploring this ephemeral habitat, and the elusive New England Cottontail that relies on it.
March Nature Almanac
Here is a list of some wonderful things to watch for this month in nature.
February Nature Almanac
Here is a list of some wonderful things to watch for this month in nature.
January Nature Almanac
Here is a list of some wonderful things to watch for this month in nature.
How do You Connect to Nature?
Today, more than ever, connecting to nature is critical. Getting your blood pumping on a bird walk or nature hike is good for your body. Seeking respite from the daily grind by immersing yourself in birdsong improves your mental health. Learning about the nature that surrounds you keeps your brain sharp.
The Eagles are Counting on You
Join Bedford Audubon and Saw Mill River Audubon for the 2017 EagleWatch season to monitor Bald Eagle winter roosts in Verplank, George’s Island, and the New Croton Reservoir. Monitoring occurs the 90 minutes before sundown each Thursday in January and February.
December Nature Almanac
Here is a list of some wonderful things to watch for this month in nature.
A Journey from Birds to Native Plants
Join us on Wednesday, January 11 for a lecture given by Carol Copabianco, Executive Director of the Native Plant Center of Westchester County. A longtime birder, journalist, and native plant devotee, Carol will connect the dots between our backyard gardens and the birds we love.
Thank You, Land Trust Alliance and the Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust
A huge thank you to the Land Trust Alliance and the Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust for their generous grants to help us connect more people to nature and to raise our collective voices for conservation.
Have questions? Contact us: info@bedfordaudubon.org
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