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2 days ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

Spring means a new beginning. And not just for the emergence of leaves, grass, weeds, and anything else that grows out of the ground, trees, or whatever, once the temperatures begin to rise. This is also the time of the year when new wildlife, well, come to life! Fawns, baby birds, and so many other offspring are coming to life during the spring season.

4 days ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

Over the Mother's Day weekend, Binghamton's Ross Park Zoo announced a couple of new additions to the zoo family. On March 23rd and March 26th, two endangered African Penguins hatched at the Ross Park Zoo, increasing the penguin colony to 12 members. The newborn chicks are the offspring of first-time penguin parents Lucky and Aurora.

1 week ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

Have you heard of New York State's “Triple Three Triple One?"  From the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, this is a new real-time emergency and weather alert system. Announced today (May 8, 2025), by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul as part of the State’s Hurricane Preparedness Week recognition efforts, this new service is a text option to receive emergency and weather alerts and updates via mobile phones. New Yorkers can now text their county of residence to 3-3-3-1-1-1.

1 week ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

The trout fishing season began on April 1st, and now, a month later, on May 1st, the 2025 season opened for Walleye, northern pike, Pickerel, and Tiger Muskellunge, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The DEC notes that in New York State, Walleye are found in over 140 waters and every major watershed. This time of the year, early to mid-spring, is a perfect time to fish for Walleye. Get more information for fishing for Walleye on the NYS DEC's website.

2 weeks ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

If it's the month of May, it must be time again for Ross Park Zoo's popular Feast for the Beasts fundraiser. This year (2025), Feast for the Beasts will be held at the Zoo on Thursday, May 22nd.