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Spring Takes Flight: Osprey Cam is Live & Ott Nest Welcomes First Hatch!

WildWatch Weekly Spring Takes Flight: Osprey Cam is Live & Ott Nest Welcomes First Hatch! Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Get Ready: Spring Nesting Season Is Here! Spring is in the air, and with it comes some exciting news from the skies! Our much-anticipated Osprey Cam is now live, offering a front-row seat to the return of these magnificent raptors as they prepare for another nesting season. Even more thrilling, the Ott Bald Eagle Nest has welcomed its first hatch of the...

Bats on the Go: The Little-Known Story of Bat Migration

WildWatch Weekly Bats on the Go: The Little-Known Story of Bat Migration Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube The Little-Known Story of Bat Migration As winter loosens its grip on Pennsylvania, an incredible yet often overlooked migration is underway. While many associate migration with birds, several species of bats also embark on seasonal journeys, traveling northward as temperatures rise. Among them, the silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans), the hoary bat (Lasiurus...

Birdwatcher’s Guide to Seeing Golden Eagles in Pennsylvania

WildWatch Weekly Birdwatcher's Guide to Seeing Golden Eagles in Pennsylvania Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube How and Where to Spot Golden Eagles in Pennsylvania The golden eagle is one of North America’s most powerful and elusive raptors, and for birdwatchers in Pennsylvania, spotting one is a thrilling experience. Known for its golden-brown plumage, impressive wingspan, and graceful soaring, this bird of prey is an icon of wilderness. While the golden eagle typically calls the...

Fall Feeding: How to Help Hummingbirds Prepare for Migration

WildWatch Weekly Fall Feeding: How to Help Hummingbirds Prepare for Migration Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Ruby-Throated Hummingbird at Feeder Fall Hummingbirds As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade and the cooler days of fall set in, you might be tempted to take down your hummingbird feeders, thinking their job is done for the season. However, leaving your feeders up during the fall is crucial for the well-being of these tiny travelers. Hummingbirds rely on a steady...

Discover the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak: A Colorful Visitor to Your Feeder

WildWatch Weekly Discover the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak: A Colorful Visitor to Your Feeder Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Male Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Introducing the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak The rose-breasted grosbeak is a striking and melodious songbird that captivates birdwatchers with its bold colors and sweet, robin-like song. Males are easily recognized by their black-and-white plumage and vibrant rose-red patch on their chest, while females sport more subdued brown and...

Warblers on the Move: A Fall Migration Spectacle

WildWatch Weekly Warblers on the Move: A Fall Migration Spectacle Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Blackburnian Warbler About the Fall Warblers Fall warblers in the northeastern United States are a true spectacle of nature, showcasing the wonders of migration as these small, vibrant birds journey southward. As summer fades and autumn sets in, birdwatchers are treated to an array of warblers, each with its own unique color palette and behavior. While spring is often celebrated for...

Tips to attract warblers to your backyard and feeders

WildWatch Weekly Tips to attract warblers to your backyard and feeders Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube What are warblers? Yellow Warbler Warblers are a diverse group of small, often brightly colored birds belonging to the family Parulidae, within the order Passeriformes. Pennsylvania’s native warblers appear in early spring, the males arrayed in gleaming colors. Twenty-seven warbler species breed commonly in Pennsylvania. Warblers are renowned for their melodious songs and...

Spring Migration Underway: Tips on Attracting Tropical Birds to your Bird Feeders

WildWatch Weekly Spring Migration Underway: Tips on Attracting Tropical Birds to your Bird Feeders Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Spring Migration of Songbirds Songbirds migrate in the springtime for various reasons, primarily related to breeding and food availability. As the days lengthen and temperatures rise, spring marks the onset of the breeding season for many bird species. Migratory birds journey to northern regions where food resources are abundant and nesting sites are...