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Author: <span>Celeste Morien</span>
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Oak Orchard Christmas Bird Count 2021

Oak Orchard Christmas Bird Count 2021

By Celeste Morien February 8, 2022 February 8, 2022

On December 28, 2021, 30 volunteers participated in the 54th annual Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count. The National Audubon Society, in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, sponsor the Christmas Bird Counts …

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Of Black-necked Stilts, Ruffs and Rails

Of Black-necked Stilts, Ruffs and Rails

By Celeste Morien June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021

Several avian rarities have shown up recently at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. At Cayuga Sub-impoundment, also known as Kumpf Marsh, an elegant black-on-top and white below Black-necked Stilt showed up! The stilt stayed for about …

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Purple Martin First Flights

Purple Martin First Flights

By Celeste Morien March 25, 2021 March 31, 2021

Who could not be captivated by the beautiful song and graceful flight of our largest swallow species, the Purple Martin?  I for one, have long admired these glossy purplish-blue long-distance migrants to North America.  I’ve …

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New Trail Signage for Feeder Road & Swallow Hollow

New Trail Signage for Feeder Road & Swallow Hollow

By Celeste Morien February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021

Historically, the Friends of Iroquois, Inc. have had the pleasure of partnering with Iroquois National Refuge by funding the Guide by Cell program for Swallow Hollow Trail and funding the interpretive panels at Swallow Hollow …

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2020 Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count

2020 Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count

By Celeste Morien December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020

It’s time again for the Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count! The count began in December 1968. The National Audubon Society has been sponsoring Christmas Bird Counts for 120 years and the Friends of Iroquois …

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Socially Distant Nature Sharing

Socially Distant Nature Sharing

By Celeste Morien December 17, 2020 December 17, 2020

Hi Everybody! By now we are all anxiously awaiting the news about vaccines that will meet approval for distribution to the public. All of us will especially have to still keep doing what is recommended …

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Which Swan is Which?

Which Swan is Which?

By Celeste Morien November 12, 2020 November 30, 2020

Many times, people wonder what type of swan they are seeing at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. Up until several years ago, there was really only one possible North American swan as an answer to these …

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Friends of Iroquois NWR 2020 Annual Meeting

Friends of Iroquois NWR 2020 Annual Meeting

By Celeste Morien November 7, 2020 November 7, 2020

Dear Friends of Iroquois, Inc. Membership, To say the least, the year 2020 has been one for the books, and despite the hardships we’ve all been through since the pandemic changed everything, we have achievements …

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Act to Become a Volunteer! Cavity Nester Volunteering

Act to Become a Volunteer! Cavity Nester Volunteering

By Celeste Morien September 24, 2020 October 3, 2020

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the cavity nesting birds program at Iroquois? There are opportunities awaiting you! As part of our organization purpose, the Friends of Iroquois are dedicated to educating the …

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A Stunning Giant Swallowtail

A Stunning Giant Swallowtail

By Celeste Morien August 20, 2020 August 20, 2020

A Giant Swallowtail nectared this week at our Monarda (bee balm or bergamot). This impressive primarily dark brown and yellow swallowtail wasn’t often seen or seen at all around Western New York when I was …

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