Release of the Butterflies in Clarence Hollow
As many of you know, pollinators are disappearing at an alarming rate for a variety of reasons: loss of habitat, climate change, and use of pesticides to name a few. Pollinators are an essential part …
Category: Events
2021 Youth Fishing Derby
The 2021 Youth Fishing Derby, presented by Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Iroquois NWR runs from June 1 through June 7, 2021. The event will be practiced northern pike style…more solitary, staying close to …
2020 Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count
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 …
Birthday Birding Bash Field Trip
On the 117th National Wildlife Refuge System Birthday (3/14/2020), six birdwatchers took to the Iroquois NWR overlooks to search for migratory waterfowl. This occurred prior to the gathering restrictions implemented by the state for COVID-19. …
Oak Orchard Christmas Bird Count 2019
On December 27, 2019, 21 volunteers participated in the 52nd annual Oak Orchard Swamp Christmas Bird Count. The National Audubon Society, in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, sponsor Christmas Bird Counts annually …
Great Egret Excursion Program
This year’s Great Egret Excursion was held on the evening of September 7. Thirty people met at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge at the Cayuga Pool Overlook for this exciting program. The evening turned out to …
They Caught ‘Em All At The 2019 Youth Fishing Derby
Fifty-six youths enjoyed pulling in fish at the 28th Annual Youth Fishing Derby held June 1. Everyone received drawstring bags with goodies inside and a door prize. The Friends of Iroquois NWR sponsored the event …
Iroquois Observations Bald Eagle Watch 2019
Although the adult Bald Eagles were sitting on the nest at the Cayuga Overlook at end of March, by April sixth it was apparent that the nest site would be unsuccessful once again. Upon learning …
Iroquois Observations Eagle Watch Highlights of 2017
Short yet to the point, the Eagle Watch sign along Route 77 has drawn in a few more first time viewers to the Bald Eagles nesting at Cayuga Overlook. The reaction we get when someone …
The 2012 Iroquois Observations Great Egret Event
The event was held from 5:00 until 7:45 PM at the Cayuga Pool overlook platform. Twenty-four participants were able to see 280 egrets come to roost. An early highlight was a Red-necked Phalarope seen very …