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January 23, 2020
By Jim Wright

My New Column: Doing the Birdy 30

For several years, friends and I have done a little competition called "the Birdy 3o" — especially just after a

January 22, 2020
By Jim Wright

Nifty Speaker @ Fyke on Friday

Friday, 8:15 p.m. Allendale Borough Hall, 500 W. Crescent Ave. Pollinators in Peril: How you can help protect native pollinators

January 22, 2020
By Jim Wright

More about that Little Snapping Turtle

On Sunday I posted: Found this little dude in my side yard yesterday. I think he is dead — maybe

January 21, 2020
By Jim Wright

Last Week’s Vague Mystery Answered

A few days ago, I wrote: OK, I get it. Monday's Mystery was too tough to decipher. Here's what I

January 20, 2020
By Jim Wright

Monday Mystery 012020

On a recent visit to Amsterdam, I saw this 1887 painting in the Van Gogh Museum. Hint: It's called "Kingfisher

January 19, 2020
By Jim Wright

We Have a Birdy 30 Winner!

The grand prize winner in this weekend's Birdy 30 Competition is songbird Stephanie Stokes, who tallied 16 species in one

January 19, 2020
By Jim Wright

Baby Snapping Turtle in January

Found this little dude in my side yard yesterday.  I think he is dead — maybe awoke early during the

January 18, 2020
By Jim Wright

1 Reason Why No Birds Were at My Feeder

This guy just reduced my Birdy 30 count by at least one… No birds have been back since…

January 18, 2020
By Jim Wright

How to Find the CF Virginia Rail

I have had success seeing a Virginia Rail at the CF at No-Name Culvert. I approach very quietly and watch

January 18, 2020
By Jim Wright

Birdy 30, Anyone?

The forecast is for snow, so if you want to do a BIrdy 30, this weekend might be a good