Month August 2025

From Velvet to Bone: The Amazing Cycle of Whitetail Deer Antlers

WildWatch Weekly From Velvet to Bone: The Amazing Cycle of Whitetail Deer Antlers Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube The Fascination with Antlers Each summer, as lush green fields fill with wildlife, many people start noticing something unusual about the bucks they see: their antlers are covered in a soft, fuzzy layer known as velvet. It’s a striking sight and often sparks curiosity, why do deer grow antlers like this, and what does the velvet mean? Antlers are more than just...

Why Late Feeders Support Migrating Hummingbirds

WildWatch Weekly Why Late Feeders Support Migrating Hummingbirds Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Tiny Travelers on a Grand Journey Each fall, one of nature’s greatest spectacles unfolds right in our own backyards. Hummingbirds, those dazzling little jewels of the bird world, set off on an incredible southbound migration that can span thousands of miles. Despite their delicate size, some weighing less than a penny, these birds are powered by an extraordinary energy that drives...

American Crows—Smart, Social, and Surprisingly Complex

WildWatch Weekly American Crows—Smart, Social, and Surprisingly Complex Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube The American Crow - Identification & Behavior The American Crow is one of the most familiar and easily recognized birds in North America. About the size of a Red-tailed Hawk’s wing length when fully spread, yet slimmer in build, crows measure roughly 16–21 inches long with a wingspan of 33–39 inches. Their all-black appearance from bill to tail gives them a striking...

How Tracking Devices Unlock the Secrets of Bird Migration

WildWatch Weekly How Tracking Devices Unlock the Secrets of Bird Migration Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Marshall Radio Telemetry Tracking Device How Tracking Devices Unlock the Secrets of Bird Migration Every year, billions of birds take to the skies, embarking on extraordinary migrations that span continents and oceans. For centuries, humans could only wonder where these feathered travelers disappeared to each fall and how they found their way back each spring. But thanks to...

Wetland Wildlife at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

WildWatch Weekly Wetland Wildlife at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Discovering the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Nestled in western New York between Buffalo and Rochester, the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge is a 10,828-acre sanctuary of wetlands, forests, and grasslands. Often called the “Alabama Swamp” by locals, it is the largest protected wildlife habitat in the region and a vital stopover for migratory birds traveling along the...