Author: Sydney Bucholtz
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A Place for You: A Legacy of Care for the Natural World, on Wednesdays & Beyond
Carol Griffis delicately traces the lines on the shell of one of the painted turtles, holding it in her hands at Trillium Nature Center, as she has done for the last nearly three decades. “The bottom shell’s as big as the top shell so the turtle can get inside,” she says, showing 7-year-old Maddie, while…
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Buffalo Audubon Goes to Japan: A Sister City Connection Forged in Friendship, Goodwill—and Birds:
This fall, a love of birding will span across oceans and continents. In October, a team from Buffalo Audubon and representatives from the City of Buffalo will make the 6,500-mile trip to Japan—bringing with them gifts of binoculars for adults and children, along with a spotting scope and tripod for bird watching. Along with these…
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A Glimpse Into Woodland Way: What’s Planned for our All-Natural Playground?
There’s going to be a new playground on the block at Beaver Meadow Preserve. Those who have visited recently might be familiar with Woodland Way, our well-loved all-natural playground, just to the side of the front meadow. Along with the slate of other recent improvements—such as our updated Trillium Nature Center, itself—Woodland Way is getting…
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Birds & Cats: 6 Solutions for Indoor Cats to Help Birds
As of 2025, about 49 million U.S. homes had at least one pet cat—which figures to anywhere from 32% to 39% of the American population. There’s no question: Cats are lovable companions, and for many, a part of the family. It’s also worth noting that, by design, cats are also efficient hunters—and when allowed to…
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How Can You Stop Birds From Flying Into Windows?
Each year, 4 billion birds migrate south from Canada into the United States for fall migration, while about 4.7 billion birds fly from the United States to the tropics in that time. Unfortunately, as many as a billion birds are killed by window strikes in the United States alone—and this does not include the millions…
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How Do Migrating Birds Know Where to Go?
While some birds may travel 700 miles or so during migration, like hummingbirds across the Gulf of Mexico, others like Arctic Terns can travel upwards of 25,000 to 50,000 round trip each year as they make their journeys. As another migration season draws to a close, you can’t help but wonder: Just how do they…
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Our SpringFest Nature Festival is Back June 6! Here’s What to Know
Did you know there is a nature festival where you can take your pick from nine guided themed hikes, turtle and snake meet-and-greets, live music, and more, right in North Java, New York? A returning favorite, SpringFest is back at Buffalo Audubon’s Trillium Nature Center for its second year, happening from 11 a.m. to 4…
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Lights Out for Birds: How Going Lights Out Helps Birds
During peak migration seasons (between April 15 through May 31 and Aug. 15 through Nov. 15), as many as 400 million birds can fly over the United States in one night alone. In fact, 70% of all North American birds migrate—and 80% of the time, they do so at night. But why at night? For…
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What is Bird-Friendly Buffalo? Our Effort to Protect Birds in Western New York
In the City of Good Neighbors, it’s not uncommon to see someone pulling over the side of the road in a snowstorm to see if a driver with their hazards on is okay. It’s not uncommon to water your neighbor’s plants, or check in on their home when they’re away on vacation. And it’s not…
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Birding for Beginners: How to Start Bird Watching
how to start bird watching: eBird Binoculars Feed Birds Learn About Birds Do’s & Don’ts Group Birding Are you interested in starting birding, but don’t know where to start? Bird watching is as simple as observing a bird around you. So, if you’ve done that recently, then congratulations! You’re officially a birder. As birding continues…