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State Department Of Transportation Celebrates National Pollinator Week And Highlights Statewide Commitment To Protect Pollinators

June 21, 2023 Contributor

State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today highlighted the Department’s efforts to protect pollinators and their habitats as part of National Pollinator Week, which takes place from June 19 to 23. The New York State Department of Transportation has taken numerous steps across all parts of the state to protect the valuable ecosystem provided by pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies. […]

Oswego County Comes Alive With Pictures Of Spring

May 27, 2023 Mike Johnson

As the winter finally fades into memory, the many rivers, ponds, streams, estuaries and lakes of Oswego County come alive with the sights and sounds of new life. […]

SUNY Oswego Zoology Major’s Project Works Toward Safer Flightpaths For Birds

April 24, 2023 Contributor

SUNY Oswego senior zoology student Brooke Goodman is working toward saving the lives of birds by adding window stickers to buildings around the large lakeside campus and other activities to divert feathered friends from them. […]

Derby Hill Welcomes 2022 Hawk Counter

May 1, 2022 Mike Johnson

“Golden Eagle, sixty degrees, over three,” Hawk Spotter Brandon Brogle called out directions, and a flash of sunlight glinted across the binocular lenses of a dozen or so passionate birders as they swept the sky in search of a large raptor passing over the Derby Hill Bird sanctuary. […]

Birds, Bird Enthusiasts Flock To Derby Hill For Spring Migration

May 30, 2021 Mike Johnson

The annual spring migration of a myriad of avians is something that bird lovers in Oswego County and beyond look forward to throughout the long winter months. […]

County SPCA Seeks Help Fostering Cats

September 15, 2008 Steve Yablonski

The recent influx of cats, and several other animals, from one site in Palermo has severely over-taxed the organization’s resources. Donations of cash, cat box filler or food would be appreciated. Also, any who wouldÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â like to be considered as a foster home is urged to call 342-3050 or email [email protected] for more information. […]

Dr. Michael Ameigh to speak at the H. Lee White Marine Museum

September 7, 2008 Contributor

Featured speaker Dr. Michael S. Ameigh will discuss “Winter Water Birds of Eastern Lake Ontario”.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â He will highlight a number of waterfowl and other birds that visit the Oswego Harbor and other Central New York waterways during the colder months.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â These include divers like the Long-tailed Duck, White winged Scoter, Scaup, Red-breasted and Hooded Merganser, Red throated Loon, among many others. […]