May Nature Almanac

May Nature Almanac May 2017 5-6 Eta Aquariid meteor shower. 10  Full moon. Approximate peak of spring bird migration. 15  Female turtles of several different species headed to specific egg-laying localities. When r escuing a turtle from a road, always put it on the...

March Nature Almanac

March Nature Almanac March 2017 10  Some wintering waterfowl already returning north for the breeding season. 12  Full Moon. 15  Great Blue Herons now returning to our area and starting to refurbish old nests in their rookeries. 20  Vernal Equinox; first day of...

February Nature Almanac

February Nature Almanac February 2017 10  Full Moon. 15 Listen for the Red Fox’s harsh, screechy bark, usually given at night, as their mating season commences. 25  Sap starting to run in Sugar Maples. 28  The first migrant Red-winged Blackbirds, Common...

January Nature Almanac

January Nature Almanac January 2017 20  Look for springtails, or “snow fleas”, tiny arthropods that are not fleas at all (or even insects) on snow during a thaw. 25  Look for foxes and coyotes stalking and pouncing on voles in low meadows, especially when there is...

How do You Connect to 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....

The Eagles are Counting on You

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...

December Nature Almanac

December Nature Almanac 5 White-footed Mice (and there are lots of them this year!) moving into homes and outbuildings for the winter. Secure that birdseed! 13-14 Geminid meteor shower, mid-evening until dawn (though a Full Moon will make this typically prolific...

Thank You, Albano Appliance

Thank You, Albano Appliance Thank you to Fred and the team at Albano Appliance in Pound Ridge for delivering our new-to-us Viking stove—it looks and cooks great! We made this upgrade to our kitchen thanks to the generosity of an individual who donated their stove to...