Tag: western new york
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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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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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Native & Invasive Plants in Western New York: Your Guide to Backyard Conservation This Spring
Spring is a warm welcome of new life after the snowy, cold winters in Western New York. Each day that the sun pops through the gray sky, we enjoy its warm rays—the same rays that are enjoyed by all of nature. Spring is also a time of new growth and rebirth for all living things,…