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October 2, 2020
By Jim Wright

Sad News about Jill Homcy

Like so many, I am saddened by the passing of  Jill Homcy. a friend of nature, raptor lover and all-around

September 30, 2020
By Jim Wright

Rare Sparrow at Crestwood (Better Pic)

Fred Weber found a rare Nelson's Sparrow (thought to be the interior subspecies) at Crestwood Lake.  Very hard to see

September 28, 2020
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 092820

Found this feather in a wooded area at the New York Botanical Garden last week. It's approx. four inches long,

September 27, 2020
By Jim Wright

Monday Mystery Answered

Last Monday, I wrote: Bird identifications can be challenging, even when you get a good view in good light. Then

September 25, 2020
By Jim Wright

Scenes from the N.Y. Botanical Garden

Visited the N.Y. Botanical Garden with friends on Wednesday. Warm day, beautiful place. I'd say 75-80 percent of visitors wore

September 24, 2020
By Jim Wright

The 2021 Celery Farm Calendars Are Here!

Stay tuned for information on how and where to purchase this beautiful calendar, hot off the presses. Did someone mention

September 24, 2020
By Jim Wright

How to See Kevin Watson’s Iceland Zoom Talk

Kevin Watson writes: This Friday at 8 p.m., I will be presenting an online Zoom program on Iceland, featuring lots

September 22, 2020
By Jim Wright

The Case of the Hummingbird Bookworm

Sorry for posting a little late but have been dealing with some deadlines: Last Wednesday, a most unexpected visitor buzzed

September 21, 2020
By Jim Wright

Kevin Watson’s Iceland Zoom Talk Is Friday

Birder, photographer and speaker extraordinaire Kevin Watson will give a free Zoom talk about Iceland this Friday at 8 p.m.

September 21, 2020
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 092120

Bird identifications can be challenging, even when you get a good view in good light. Then there are views of