Category Ecology

Autumn Builders: Muskrats Prepare for Winter at Iroquois Refuge

WildWatch Weekly Autumn Builders: Muskrats Prepare for Winter at Iroquois Refuge Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube The Marsh Comes Alive Autumn settles gently over the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, draping the wetlands in gold and amber. Morning mist drifts across the still water, and the rustle of dry cattails mixes with the calls of distant geese. Just beneath the Bald Eagle nest, where so many eyes focus skyward, another drama unfolds at water level. Ripples spread through...

Grace in the Marsh: Sandhill Cranes at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

WildWatch Weekly Grace in the Marsh: Sandhill Cranes at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Sandhill Cranes on INWR Live Streaming Camera Introduction: A Rare Sighting on Camera There are certain moments in wildlife watching that feel almost magical, and this past week brought one of those rare experiences to our PixCams live streams. Viewers tuning in to the cameras at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge were treated to the unmistakable sight of...

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...

Fisher Family Spotted: Mother and Kits Caught on Camera in Murrysville

WildWatch Weekly Fisher Family Spotted: Mother and Kits Caught on Camera in Murrysville Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Fisher Kits Playing Caught On Trail Camera in Murrysville, PA Fisher Kits Caught on Camera in Murrysville We’re thrilled to share the latest development in our ongoing effort to monitor fishers in Western Pennsylvania this past week, our trail cameras in Murrysville captured video footage of a mother fisher traveling with two kits. This is a major milestone in...

The Wild Weather Watch: How Storms Affect Wildlife

WildWatch Weekly The Wild Weather Watch: How Storms Affect Wildlife Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Wildlife Behavior on Our Live Cameras During Extreme Weather It’s been a turbulent start to July across much of the country, with headlines filled with flash flood warnings, powerful thunderstorms, and record-breaking rainfall. Here in Pennsylvania, sudden downpours and overflowing creeks have created hazardous conditions for both people and wildlife. These extreme summer weather...

Swift Skies: Live from the New Chimney Swift Towers at Stormy Oaks

WildWatch Weekly Swift Skies: Live from the New Chimney Swift Towers at Stormy Oaks Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Swift Towers Take Flight: Live from Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy We're excited to introduce a brand-new addition to the PixCams live camera lineup — the Chimney Swift Tower Camera at Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy in Washington County, Pennsylvania! This unique live stream features a specially designed structure consisting of four chimney swift towers, created to...

Adapted for Winter: The Fascinating Snowshoe Hare

WildWatch Weekly Adapted for Winter: The Fascinating Snowshoe Hare Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Snowshoe Hair Adapted for Survival: The Remarkable Snowshoe Hare As winter blankets the landscape in a shimmering coat of white, one of nature’s most fascinating creatures emerges in its seasonal camouflage: the snowshoe hare. This elusive mammal, found in northern forests across North America, is a master of adaptation. Its snow-white winter coat blends seamlessly with the snowy...

Caught on Camera: A Rare Look at a Fisher in the Wild

WildWatch Weekly Caught on Camera: A Rare Look at a Fisher in the Wild Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Fisher Caught on Trail Camera - June 2024 Meet the Fisher: Pennsylvania's Elusive Forest Predator The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is one of Pennsylvania’s most elusive predators, and spotting one in the wild is a rare and exciting event. These medium-sized mammals, members of the weasel family, are known for their secretive behavior and preference for dense forest habitats. Once...

Capturing Nature: Setting Up Live Wildlife Cameras at St. Xavier for the Westmoreland Land Trust

WildWatch Weekly Capturing Nature: Setting Up Live Wildlife Cameras at St. Xavier for the Westmoreland Land Trust Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube New Cameras to Watch at St Xavier At the Westmoreland Land Trust’s St. Xavier property, a new chapter in wildlife conservation and education is unfolding. PixCams recently set up several live-streaming wildlife cameras across the area, offering a unique, real-time glimpse into the natural world. These cameras are strategically placed...

How the Bald Eagle was Re-Introduced in Pennsylvania

WildWatch Weekly How the Bald Eagle was Re-Introduced in Pennsylvania Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Bald Eagle Recovery in Pennsylvania Today, the bald eagle population in Pennsylvania has rebounded significantly, with numerous nesting pairs spread across the state. The successful reintroduction and recovery of bald eagles in Pennsylvania is a testament to the effectiveness of dedicated conservation efforts and collaboration among various organizations and stakeholders. This,...