Category Bioacoustics

Tuning Into Nature: Bioacoustics and the Modern Birdwatcher

WildWatch Weekly Tuning Into Nature: Bioacoustics and the Modern Birdwatcher Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube The Sound of Nature: How Bioacoustics is Changing the Way We Identify Birds In the quiet corners of forests, fields, and backyards, a revolution is taking place, not one you can see, but one you can hear. Bioacoustics, the science of recording and analyzing sounds in nature, is giving birders, researchers, and conservationists a powerful new way to study birds. Instead of...

Eagle Drama at Pittsburgh Hays: A New Pair Bond and “Dad” Returning!

WildWatch Weekly Eagle Drama at Pittsburgh Hays: A New Pair Bond and "Dad" Returning! Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Pittsburgh Hays Bald Eagle - Photo by Dana Nesiti Pittsburgh Hays Eagle Drama Unfolds The Pittsburgh Hays bald eagle nest has become the stage for a captivating avian drama. Recently, observers have witnessed the resident female forming a pair bond with a new male, possible identified as HM2 - the male from last year or possibly a new male. In a surprising twist,...

Nest or No Nest? The Pittsburgh Hays Bald Eagles’ Next Move

WildWatch Weekly Nest or No Nest? The Pittsburgh Hays Bald Eagles’ Next Move Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Hays Eagles Pair Together on Jan 5, 2025 - Photo by Dana Nestini Renewed Hope: Are the Pittsburgh Hays Eagles Preparing to Rebuild? Our bald eagle fans have been eagerly tuning in to watch the live nest camera featuring the iconic Pittsburgh Hays eagles. As you may recall, their nest tragically collapsed this past fall, leaving many wondering what the future holds for...

Listening to Bats in your Backyard and Who is Talking

WildWatch Weekly Listening to Bats in your Backyard and Who is Talking Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Why are Bats Important? Having bats in your backyard is important for various reasons. Firstly, bats are highly effective natural pest controllers, consuming vast quantities of insects such as mosquitoes, moths, and beetles, which helps to control insect populations and reduce the need for chemical pesticides. Secondly, bats play a crucial role in pollination, aiding in the...

PixCams New Bird Migration Station

PixCams Bird Migration Station Bird migration is the regular seasonal, large-scale, often long-distance movement between breeding and wintering grounds. Many species of bird migrate. Migration behavior is a critical indicator for evaluating environmental health. Scientists use a variety of methods…