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October 2, 2019
By Jim Wright

Shelter Island: Combating Deer Ticks

At Shelter Island's Mashomack Preserve, I noticed several spots that looked like composting stations. When I read the sign, I

October 2, 2019
By Jim Wright

I Am a Pisher No More — or am I?

Ever since watching (and hearing) master pisher Rob Fanning work his magic at the Celery Farm, I have aspired to

October 1, 2019
By Jim Wright

A High Mountain Hike

Took a hike to the summit of High Mountain last week with the Glen Rock Activities Club and enjoyed great

September 30, 2019
By Jim Wright

White-eyed Vireo Pix

Stephanie Swanzey writes: I wanted to share some pictures I took today of a white-eyed vireo.  Saw it this afternoon

September 30, 2019
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning (Murder?) Mystery 093019

While visiting Shelter Island last weekend, I found the above Eastern Box Turtle shell next to the driveway at the

September 29, 2019
By Jim Wright

Find the Great Horned Owl!

In honor of Giselle Smisko's captivating owl presentation at the Fyke meeting on Friday night, I present this challenge. The

September 28, 2019
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery Answered

On Monday I wrote: When bigtime birders see the cover of my upcoming book, "The Real James Bond," they immediately

September 28, 2019
By Jim Wright

Shelter Island’s Mashomack Preserve

If you get a chance to go to Shelter Island way out east on Long Island, don't miss The Nature

September 26, 2019
By Jim Wright

The Real James Bond & the Bahama Nuthatch

I just posted an item on my "Real James Bond" blog about how the famous ornithologist discovered the Bahama Nuthatch,

September 24, 2019
By Jim Wright

Owl Talk at Fyke on Friday