DANSVILLE – One of New York State's most prominent and successful advocates for the bald eagle passed away early Wednesday at his home on East Hill in Dansville. Thomas J. 'Big Da' Rauber Sr., 93, was prolifically published on eagles and the story of his quest to save them made it on CNN. Still, some of his proudest work is in the photos and observations he took of the powerful birds. The following is an obituary posted by Hindle Funeral … [Read more...]
King and Queen Eagles Rule ‘the Flats’ in York
YORK – If you cruise the expansive flats on Rte. 63 in Piffard, you are passing through the kingdom of a magnificent pair of birds. Locals regularly come under the gaze of these talented aerial predators as they take up their thrones on dead trees. Their impressive wingspans make them easy to see from a mile off as they go about their daily duties on the flats. "I've been seeing them in that area for the last couple years, either in the … [Read more...]
WATCH: Genesee Valley Conservancy Lets Power and Majesty of Bald Eagles Soar on Screen
GENESEO – This mini-documentary, Why the Eagles Returned, was featured at the Geneseo Riviera courtesy of the Genesee Valley Conservancy on Friday as the final Nature Series event for 2015 sponsored by Steuben Trust Company. According to Ben Gajewski, Director of the Conservancy, over 150 people watched the 12-minute film and heard a fascinating talk by biologist Peter Nye on the work he did restoring eagles to New York. "The story is a … [Read more...]