Discover the latest sightings of the BirdNote mascot, Marty the Marsh Wren!
Take Marty on a trip! It's easy: download and print Marty. When you return from your trip, send your photos to info@birdnote.org. In the meantime, travel vicariously with Marty by viewing the pictures below!
Marty discovered at Derby Hill Bird Observatory in Oswego County, New York! Steve Broyles, Professor of Biological Sciences at State University of New York at Cortland, wrote: "Several of my students and I visited Derby Hill Observatory in upstate NY to watch hawk migration on Saturday, April 25. From left to right, Liz Hensel, Lauren Glaser, Steve Broyles (me), Steve Strollo, Dan Inserillo, and Jack Ruggirello."
"Marty observed the best flight of hawks at Derby Hill this year. There were more than 10,000 hawks on the 25th and 9300 were Broad-wings. Marty also observed several Bald Eagles, Osprey, Northern Harrier, Merlin, AMerican Kestrel, ROugh-legged, and Red-shouldered Hawks. He was carefully placed out of sight for the Merlin and Peregrine."
Liz Hensel, a student at State University of New York at Cortland, holding Marty at Derby Hill Bird Observatory. Liz carefully used markers and her Sibley field guide to add the correct plumage color to Marty!
Marty discovered in Antarctica! BirdNote listener Bob Frause shows Marty the penguins of Cuverville Island, Antarctica.
Marty discovered in South Africa! BirdNote writer and science advisor Dr. Dennis Paulson discovered Marty at Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
Marty discovered at the Grand Canyon! BirdNote listener Patty North took Marty on her descent down the Grand Canyon.
Marty discovered in South Korea! Marty with board member Nancy Rumbel. Nancy is a Grammy-award-winning musician who composed our theme music.
Marty discovered at High Island, Texas! Bob Sundstrom, BirdNote lead writer, shows Marty a nice fallout of migrating warblers.
