#StationSpotlight: Served by today MTA Metro-North, Irvington, NY has been accessible by rail since 1849, when the Hudson River Railroad began service from Peekskill to #NYC. At that time, the area was known as “Dearman.” (It was later changed to “Irvington” in honor of author Washington Irving.)
Subway stationhouse with beautiful writing for 'Uptown'.
Subway stationhouse with beautiful writing for 'Downtown'.
Subway stationhouse with green elevated train tracks, red stationhouse, and blue sky with clouds.
#StationSpotlight on 215 Street station in #Manhattan. The station, opened in 1906, is served today by the 1 train. Perhaps the most noticeable element of the 215 Street station is its beautiful, restored IRT signage, shown here in these present-day photographs.
#StationSpotlight on the 14th Street/Sixth Avenue station in #Manhattan. This large station complex allows entrance to, and transfer between, lines on all three of the original subway systems of #NYC: IRT, BMT and IND, plus connection to the #PATHtrain to #NewJersey. But it wasn’t always this way.
Page from a field journal about Fuzzy horned bumblebees with a watercolor bumblebee on it Text in image: "Fuzzy horned bumblebee (Bombus mixtus) Their medium-length tongues allow them to get food from flowers with many different petal shapes, from long and tubular to flat and disc-like." Background text: "May-June 2016: Vane traps near the phenology sites captured 13 bumblebee queens representing 5 species: Bombus rufocinctus, B. fervidus, B. mixtus, B. appositus, and B. bifarius. (Sprayberry, DeFino, & Dillon, 2016)”
GTNP is home to Bombus mixtus. These #bees #pollinate a wide variety of #flowering plants, ranging from Phacelia and Monardella to Rhododendron and Senecio species. 🧪
Original photo: Peter Pearsall/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
#StationSpotlight #ecology #uwnps
Spotted salamander in a person's hand, above yellow flowers
#DidYouKnow that the Western Tiger Salamander is #Wyoming's State #amphibian? You can observe these #salamanders crawling around after rainy days in #spring! 🧪
#StationSpotlight
PC: Anna Cressman, 2018
Field journal page showing false morels (Gyromitra esculenta) and some text: There are several species of false morels. This species contains a highly toxic chemical, gyromitrin, which is where the genus is derived from. Gyromitrin can be broken down by hydroxylation to form monomethylhydrazine (MMH) which is the principal toxin in false morels. Aug. 1968: Commencing in early August there were almost daily rains, and by Aug. 20, collection was exceptionally good. (McKnight 1968)
handful of morel mushrooms
#Morels are popular #springtime #mushrooms. Mycophiles begin hunting for morels as early as April, but beware! There are many species of false morels, which are easy to misidentify and are toxic. 🧪
#StationSpotlight #spring #mycology
PC: YNP (false morels), Anna Cressman (handful of true morels)
The sign for Oxbow Bend Turnout, in front of a stand of yellow and green aspen trees under a partly-cloudy sky
Mount Moran reflecting on pristine water at Oxbow Bend on a clear day
Visitors not only appreciate the Oxbow Bend turnout for the scenic view of the #mountains, but also because it is home to #wildlife, such as #birds, #moose, #otters, and occasional #bears! 🧪
#StationSpotlight
Photos and post by Anna Cressman
"Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) These butterflies are found in every state of the U.S. and throughout Canada as well. They persist in a myriad of habitats, which helps during their long migration from North Africa to Asia and the Middle East all the way to Europe!" Picture of a small spotted orange and black butterfly in tall buffalo grass.
Painted lady #butterflies, aka brush-footed butterflies, are found in every US state and throughout Canada. They can be seen migrating from the deserts of Mexico and traveling northward in the #spring. 🧪
#StationSpotlight #pollinator
Photo and post by Anna Cressman
A lined field journal page titled "Bald Eagle" with handwritten notes and a drawing of a flying bald eagle carrying a fish. Text: Bald eagles build the biggest nests in the world, with the largest measuring up to 8 ft in diameter, 12 ft deep, and weighing an impressive two tons. Background text: "Feb-Aug, 2002: The Bald eagle nest was situated adjacent to the Snake River in the southwestern portion of the study area. (Craighead & Smith, 2002)" "Spring 1986: A bald eagle was observed along the Missouri River in the KNRI. (Gould & Moore 1986)" "Feb. 26, 1979: A total of 25 bald eagles were observed during the winter flight. (Eng & Alt, 1979)"
This month, bald eagles in #GRTE are gathering sticks, twigs, moss, and feathers to construct nests in preparation for egg-laying season in the #Tetons. 🧪
#StationSpotlight #Eagles #ecology #springiscoming
PC: USFWS Midwest Region, Flickr
Links to reports: doi.org/mjsz, doi.org/mjs2, doi.org/mjs3
"North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum): People once believed that porcupines could use their quills as defensive projectiles. With each porcupine covered in nearly 30,000 quills, that would be a lot of firepower! In reality, porcupines are much less explosive. When they feel threatened, their tough quills stand up on end and easily detach upon contact."
#Porcupines are common in the area, but they are mostly nocturnal. When you’re driving through the park at night, keep these creatures safe! Be sure to go slow and watch out for them on the road.
#StationSpotlight #ecology
PC: BLM – Utah on Flickr flic.kr/p/xrdkuo
