Frank Smith writes: Quite a family of mink here. Five that I counted, 2 adults 3 young. I am so

On the first morning of summer, several birding-related emails arrived lickety-split — and inspired a request for you later in

I had originally thought the above uncooperative butterfly was a Question Mark, but looking at its ventral markings (below), I

Did a quick reconnoiter for butterflies over the weekend — couldn't find skippers but did come across this Red Admiral

Congrats to Dana Price. Yes, a leucistic House Sparrow. Stiles T. says it's not totally uncommon. 

The Third Annual Allendale Moth Ball, a free celebration of moths and other nightlife — featuring a great live band

A friend of Sally Teschon passed along this photo to Sally, asking for  ID help with strange white bird in

Sibley and Peterson, move over. There's a new field guide to the birds of Dumont, N.J., produced with TLC by

Patricia Cooper, a descendant of the Bajors — who farmed part of the Celery Farm site for many years and

  The Third Annual Allendale Moth Ball, a free celebration of moths and other nightlife — featuring a great live