deer buck in Amherst NY

Help study mammals in WNY with trail cameras in your yard

Snapshot NY is a statewide network of trail cameras powered by volunteers throughout the state. By sharing wildlife photos, you contribute to research that helps us learn more about mammals in our area. It helps wildlife professionals better manage and conserve wildlife in the state. By setting up a trail camera on your land and using the Snapshot NY app, the data collected by Snapshot NY allows researchers to monitor trends in the abundance and distribution of mammals such as…...

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squirrel at bird feeder in rain in Amherst NY

Count birds & mammals in FeederWatch

FeederWatch is a November-April survey of birds—and now mammals!—that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas and other locales in the United States and Canada.  Despite the name, you don’t need a feeder. All you need is an area with plantings, habitat, water or food that attracts birds.  You can participate from inside looking out a window. The schedule is completely flexible. Count your birds for as long as you like on days of your choosing, then enter your counts online.   The…...

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