NatureWatch

Common Murre

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:24:53 -0400

Not all birds forage the same way. Many take to the sky, but the Murre is one bird that makes its living underwater.

Fire(fly) Works

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:24:34 -0400

Take a break from the fireworks this holiday weekend to watch the lightshow put on by fireflies.

Indigo bunting

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:33:05 -0400

Male birds are almost always more colorful than females, but one finch-like bird really shines in comparison to his drab mate.

Mountain Lion

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:45:13 -0400

A cat confronted by another cat will often arch its back and hiss or growl. Bigger cats prefer a different approach.

Woody Woodpecker

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:14:37 -0400

One of the biggest and most spectacular woodpeckers is also a familiar face.

Grey fox

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:37:45 -0400

Domestic members of the dog family might occasionally bark up the wrong tree, but one small fox might actually be found in a tree.

Where do birds go at night?

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:34:24 -0400

Everyone needs a good night’s sleep after a long hard day. That’s also true for our feathered friends.

Brown Creeper

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:30:56 -0400

If you have ever seen tree bark that seems to move of its own accord, you may have spotted the well-camouflaged brown creeper.

Syrinx

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:03:48 -0400

Birds produce a wide variety of sounds, from sweet songs to chirps to squawks, with the use of a vocal organ called the syrinx.

‘Gator Holes

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:15:20 -0400

For sanctuary during the dry months, Florida alligators dig deep, cool ponds.

Tailed Frog

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:01:50 -0400

Have you ever seen a full-grown frog with a tail? Chances are, the answer is “no”. The tailed frog is a unique little amphibian.

White Ibis

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:17:37 -0400

The White Ibis is one of the most numerous wading birds in Florida.

Crickets

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:27:31 -0400

These insects are known for their skill as jumpers, but they’re also talented singers.

Coastal Wetlands

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:53:36 -0400

Coastal wetlands serve a variety of important functions.

Beaver, Trees, and Beatles

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:06:49 -0400

When an animal chews on a plant, the plant may respond by producing noxious chemicals.

Canyon Treefrogs

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:04:40 -0400

The canyon treefrog might be hard to see, but it’s not difficult to hear. This tiny recluse makes a deafening sound.

Pecking Order

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:17:05 -0400

Birds that flock together and share common sources of food establish certain rules of social conduct. One of these rules is called “the pecking order.”

Seeing Red

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:50:19 -0400

For a baby gull, seeing red can be the beginning of a satisfying experience.

Predator Turf

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:43:23 -0400

A hike through a park in America’s west can be a walk on the wild side, especially if you get close to some of the wildlife.

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:30:30 -0400

Some birds are noted for their wingspan, plumage, or song. This bird is known for its graceful aerobatics.

Barn Swallow

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:45:49 -0400

A barn swallow’s nest locale of choice is a ledge or beam inside a barn or other human-built structure.

Helpless Nestlings

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:09:12 -0400

Songbirds like robins and bluebirds produce altricial offspring: blind, featherless, and helpless.

Hummingbird Feeders

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:23:20 -0400

A feeder containing a simple homemade mixture of sugar and water is all you'll need to attract these tiny birds.

Snipe

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:26:58 -0400

This secretive bird lives in the dense vegetation of marshes, and has an atypical courtship display.

Frog Eyes

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:20:43 -0400

Frogs are born with two sets of eyelids, one to shut out light and the other set to enable them to see clearly underwater.

The Formidable Raccoon

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:20:54 -0400

It looks appealing, but this animal is very territorial and, if challenged, can be aggressive.

Whippoorwill

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:27:07 -0400

Calling once per second, and often 50 to 100 times in a row, the whippoorwill’s song is constant.

Killdeer Nesting

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:05:03 -0400

When its nest is threatened, the female killdeer will attempt to lead the predator away by pretending to be hurt.

Frog Double Life

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:39:55 -0400

As they grow, frogs develop the features that allow them to move back and forth easily between land and water habitats.

Burden of Whales

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:17:29 -0400

The humpback, one of the whale species most tormented by pests, sometimes hauls a half ton or more of barnacles.

Fledgling Found

world@flpradio.com (Finger Lakes Productions) — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:26:21 -0400

A baby bird that looks abandoned is most likely a fledgling whose parents continue to feed and defend the young bird.