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September 4, 2023
By Jim Wright

Monday Hawk Watch Mystery 090423

For the next few weeks, in honor of the fall raptor migration, i thought I'd post a shot of a

August 31, 2023
By Jim Wright

Sad News about Hans Sammer

I am sorry to report that long-time Celery Farm supporter, Allendale resident and all-around great guy  Hans Sammer has died. 

August 27, 2023
By Jim Wright

Congrats to the CF’s Gaby Schmitt

The Celery Farm's Gaby Schmitt just got a well-deserved shout-out from The Raptor Trust. You can read all about it

August 19, 2023
By Jim Wright

In Praise of Marsh Mallows

"In August the marshes are as remarkable for their flowers as for their birds," the great Frank Chapman once wrote

August 18, 2023
By Jim Wright

The Latest from State Line

Spent 90 minutes at State Line yesterday. The lookout was mostly a ghost town. (That will surely change soon.) Things

August 18, 2023
By Jim Wright

Stiles Thomas Obituary in HMANA Magazine

As you likely know, Allendale's Stiles Thomas was a pioneer in studying hawk migration and establishing hawk watches in our

August 17, 2023
By Jim Wright

My Column: Mockingbirds

Male mockingbirds have huge song repertoires but fall silent this time of year. Photo credit: Jim Wright My latest column

August 8, 2023
By Jim Wright

Garden-variety Heron

Saw this guy standing guard over the vegetable garden yesterday, no doubt putting the groundhogs and chipmunks on notice.  

August 3, 2023
By Jim Wright

My Talk about High Mountain & Clove

My free talk about nearby High Mountain and its historic Clove is Monday night at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah

August 3, 2023
By Jim Wright

My Column: Birder on a Streak

Tenafly's Marc Chelemer has gone birding 948 days in a row. Credit: Photo by Daniel Chelemer. My latest column for