When someone says they’re stuck in ‘a rut,’ our minds jump to a problem that needs to be fixed. However, when a nature enthusiast or hunter mentions ‘the rut,’ our minds think of deer. The rut happens throughout a span of weeks, peaking in late autumn, where male deer, called ...

In the last week I have observed the changing color of the leaves and watched as they slowly fell off their trees. Soon enough, the trees will be bare and it will be winter, but in the meantime, I am ready for my favorite season – autumn! Trees are not the only thing that change along with ...

Across meadows, forests, and backyards, the familiar buzz of bumblebees has grown quieter. Scientists have been sounding the alarm for years: bumblebee populations are shrinking across North America and beyond. While honeybees often steal the spotlight in pollinator news, bumblebees play an ...

While walking on Audubon’s trails, which I often do with a friend who is very familiar with mushrooms, she casually mentioned something that has changed my view on autumn. Crouched down on her knees getting a closer look at a growing mushroom, she said: “You know, this is the best time to ...

Anyone familiar with Chautauqua Lake knows that no two years are exactly alike. Conditions can shift dramatically depending on weather, water levels, and activities across the surrounding watershed. While some trends play out slowly, localized issues like algal blooms, plant overgrowth, or fish ...

As late summer sets in, it is the perfect time to go outside and look for butterflies and moths. Butterflies can be found in open areas fluttering around near flowers. Worldwide there are an estimated 180,000 butterfly and moth species but even here at Audubon you can find a wide diversity ...