September 5, 2026
A Young Peregrine on the Ascent
Yesterday in the Mohonk Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y., Chris Nadareski of the NYC DEP released four young rehabbed peregrines,…
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June 11, 2021
Monday Morning Mystery: Answered
On Monday I asked:
Who is the subject of this painting? Why should you care?
Clue: You may have seen this somewhere in Bergen County….
Diane Louie answered correctly:
Lucine Lorrimer, who bequeathed her property to NJ Audubon ("Lorrimer Sanctuary" in Franklin Lakes). She was only 38 years old when she died.
Well done!
You can read more here.
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I have read that she died of cancer… Great woman.
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How did Ms. Lorrimer become the owner of this property and how did she die so young? Obviously she must have been a wonderful person to bequeath this so that so many others could enjoy it.
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Jim Wright
I have read that she died of cancer… Great woman.
Roni Lontine
How did Ms. Lorrimer become the owner of this property and how did she die so young? Obviously she must have been a wonderful person to bequeath this so that so many others could enjoy it.