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Turkeys are extremely alert birds; thanks to excellent eyesight and hearing, they can detect threats from quite a distance. These long-legged birds travel in flocks, which adds to their safety, and their plumage pattern and color help to camouflage them. They use their strong feet to scratch leaf litter out of the way in search of nuts, seeds, fruits, insects, and leftover grains from harvested fields. Despite their large size Turkeys can run at speeds up to 25 mph. and fly up to 55 mph. 🦃 #WildlifeWednesday #nystateparks #wildturkeys #trailcam #natureknowledge #birdsofafeather #spursandwattles #snood #wildlifeofinstagram #meetthelocals #flockstrong💪

News: The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New York's Hudson River Valley honors the men and women who have been awarded the Purple Heart. Today, Governor Cuomo announced that construction is beginning on a $17 million expansion of the Hall of Honor. The multi-faceted project includes integrated audio-visual and media presentations, touch-screen displays, and expanded exhibits that include artifacts and personal stories that highlight the experiences of Purple Heart recipients. The Hall will close Nov. 15, but an accelerated construction schedule will reopen the facility by Nov. 2020. 📸: National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. 💜🇺🇸 #nystateparks #veteransday #nationalpurplehearthallofhonor

Rescue at Niagara Falls. Yesterday NY State Park Police Officers from the Niagara Zone responded to a report of a man holding onto a log near the American Falls. Several agencies quickly came to assist including, Niagara Falls Fire, @nyspolice, Border Patrol, and @nypaenergy . Members of the Niagara Falls Fire Dept. swift water rescue team entered the 50-degree water and while attempting a rescue the subject broke free from and began floating further downriver. With little time to spare, Niagara Zone members jumped into action, and Major Clyde Doty from the NY State Park Police entered the river and was able to catch the man before he reached the brink of the falls. The man was brought to shore and then transported to a local hospital. The NY State Park Police train and prepare for a wide range of emergencies to keep park visitors safe, and this is yet another example of their day to day responsibilities and heroism. Thank you to the brave individuals and ALL the agencies who assisted in this rescue operation. 💙❤️🙏. 📸: @robshots_ #nyspp #nystateparks #nystateparkpolice #niagarafallsfiredepartment #everydayheroes #firstresponders #niagarafallsusa #niagarazonenyspp #niagarafallsstatepark #thankapoliceofficer #thankafirefighter #swiftwaterrescue

Fall Farewell. In spring, female porcupines give birth to a single offspring called a porcupette. At birth, its quills are soft, moist, and flexible, but within an hour, they are dry and hard— ready to defend the newborn if needed. Porcupettes stay close to their mother, but they meet only at night. During the day, the mother rests in the trees while the baby is well hidden on the ground. Over the next couple of months, as the youngster grows, their resting places and foraging distance will increase, and by late fall, they will lose contact with each other. The young porcupine is now ready to find its own territory and face its first winter solo. #wildlifeWednesday #nystateparks #porcupinelife #nocturnalwildlife #hardtoHug #NYnature #trailcam

A picture is worth a thousand colors-- especially the ones at Minnewaska State Park Preserve. 📸: @4veerapat #nystateparks #minnewaska #natureRX #autumnNY #expandyourhorizons #landscapephotography #chasingautumncolors #november #myfavoritestatepark

What’s better than a silver lining? A winding gorge trail that leads to gold. View from Watkins Glen State Park. 📸: @bsaintmedia #nystateparks #rainyfalldays #watkinsglenstatepark #flxoutdoors #Gorgeparks #thisisnewyorkstate #autumnNY #rainyhike

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