Nature Done Wright

Once again, I have been flooded with calls, texts and e-mails all day, more or less, from folks asking: "Has Fyke Wrested the Crowphy from Bergen County Audubon yet?

I tell everyone, "Still waiting for BCAS' results."

As you may recall, BCAS eked out a victory in the CBC competition 2015, 84 species to 80, giving Fyke a four species handicap in 2016.

The BCAS had an amazing 89 count to Fyke's paltry 78 in 2016 and retained the Crowphy, giving Fyke an 11-species handicap this year. 

After tallying 82 species on Saturday, Fyke is feeling good about our chances this year. I did not mention the competition sooner for fear of putting too much pressure on the Fyke squad, but I am sure it was in the back of everyone's mind.

I hope to take back the coveted award when I do a talk for Bergen County Audubon in January 2018. Perhaps Fykers can join me for the celebration. 

I hope I did not count my Wild Turduckens before they hatch.