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March 10, 2021
By Jim Wright

Spring Is Almost Here

Saw several Killdeer at Crestwood Lake, including the dude above. The male Red-winged Birds are staking out the territories and

March 10, 2021
By Jim Wright

A New Wood Duck Box for the Preserve

Boy Scout Troop 56 out of Lacey Township donated the Wood Duck nest boxes, Celery Farm volunteer Liam Conroy got

March 9, 2021
By Jim Wright

Tuesday Morning Mystery

Sorry, the Monday Morning Mystery is a tad late, but things happen. Can anyone identify this? Answers to last week's

March 6, 2021
By Jim Wright

Save the Date: National Moth Week

National Moth Week is July 17-25 this year. As the week approaches, you can find moth events near you. You

March 4, 2021
By Jim Wright

My column: A Free North Jersey Checklist

My new "Bird Watcher" column features a new checklist that makes it easier to keep track of your sightings of

March 2, 2021
By Jim Wright

Fishing Line Deters House Sparrows

You learn something new every day.  My friend Scott Weston in Massachusetts advises using monofilament to deter House Sparrows from

March 1, 2021
By Jim Wright

Bonus Mystery

Martin Prince asks regarding the Duke Farms Eagle Cam: Care to make a guess as to what animal served as

March 1, 2021
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 030121

I took this shot at the CF many years ago but only refound it recently. What critter is this? (I

February 28, 2021
By Jim Wright

Celery Farm Pileateds

John Pastore shared these recent shots. "It looked, felt and sounded like Spring is aching to get here." Thanks, John.

February 28, 2021
By Jim Wright

Free Duke Farms Bald Eagle E-book!

Several years ago I did a free online eBook about Bald Eagles for Duke Farms and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation,