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October 5, 2019
By Jim Wright

I’m Telling Ghost Stories in Ramsey

Phantoms of the Ramapos & the Ghosts of Allendale Join me Thursday, October 10, at 7 p.m., at the Ramsey

October 4, 2019
By Jim Wright

Celery Farm Report

With the water levels so low on Lake Appert, thought I'd best head out with a spotting scope and check

October 3, 2019
By Jim Wright

My New Column: Hawks Over the Hudson

My new column in The Record is an interview with Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. This engaging

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