@aldoleopoldfdn.bsky.socialPINING to see and hear some new birds as the weather gets colder? 👀 Pine siskins (Spinus pinus) should be arriving to parts of the U.S. any time now! Check out the graphics for more info.
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@aldoleopoldfdn.bsky.socialBrumation? Salamanders dig it!
Salamanders are beginning to seek out locations for #brumation, a state of rest similar to #hibernation, which helps them survive cold #winter weather. Many dig to find safety in the soil.
Where do you like to stay warm in the winter?
@aldoleopoldfdn.bsky.socialWorking overtime! 🕦
With fall underway and the colder months approaching, North American #beavers (Castor canadensis) are busy making sure their dams are strong, lodges are insulated, and food supply is abundant. 🦫
@aldoleopoldfdn.bsky.social🐦⬛Dark-eyed #juncos are expected to begin their southerly flights from Canada to their overwintering grounds across the United States soon. Despite regional differences in appearance, look for a flash of crisp white tail feathers while in flight!
@aldoleopoldfdn.bsky.socialOut with the velvet, in with the antlers! ✨
Velvet, a soft tissue, surrounds buck antlers as they grow into strong bone. Around mid-September, velvet dries and begins naturally shedding, although bucks will often speed up the process by thrashing their antlers against vegetation.
