Category Migration

Bats on the Move: Migration and Hibernation in Pennsylvania

WildWatch Weekly Bats on the Move: Migration and Hibernation in Pennsylvania Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Bats on the Move: Migration and Hibernation in Pennsylvania If you’ve peeked into the Schwarz barn this month, you may have noticed fewer furry faces hanging from the rafters. All summer long, the barn has been alive with the flutter of wings at dusk as our big brown bat colony took off to hunt insects over the fields. Now, as the days grow shorter and the nights turn...

The Power of Many: How Citizen Scientists Are Changing Ornithology

WildWatch Weekly The Power of Many: How Citizen Scientists Are Changing Ornithology Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube The Power of the Crowd Every spring and fall, one of nature’s greatest spectacles unfolds overhead: millions of birds embark on epic migrations, traveling thousands of miles across continents. For centuries, this awe-inspiring movement was a mystery. Scientists pieced together clues using small-scale banding programs, scattered field observations, and a lot of...

How Weather Radar Reveals the Hidden Highways of Bird Migration

WildWatch Weekly How Weather Radar Reveals the Hidden Highways of Bird Migration Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube The Sky Comes Alive at Night Each spring and fall, the night sky above us is filled with life. While most of us are winding down for the evening, countless songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors are taking flight, embarking on long-distance journeys under the cover of darkness. This nightly spectacle of migration is one of the great natural wonders of the world, yet it...

Warblers: The Gems of Migration

WildWatch Weekly Warblers: The Gems of Migration Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Tennessee Warbler Wings of Color, Stories of Endurance Warblers are among nature’s most dazzling travelers. Though small enough to perch lightly on a fingertip, they shine like living jewels in the treetops, splashes of yellow, green, blue, and orange that catch the morning sun. These tiny songbirds bring a burst of color and song each spring and fall, transforming our forests and backyards into...

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...

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...

Spring Migration Spotlight: New Birds Are Headed Your Way!

WildWatch Weekly Spring Migration Spotlight: New Birds Are Headed Your Way! Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Spring Migration Magic: How to Attract New Arrivals to Your Backyard Every spring, the skies come alive with a wave of color and song as millions of birds return from their southern wintering grounds. These incredible feathered travelers are on a mission—many headed as far north as Canada to breed—and your backyard could be one of their first stops...

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...