A big thank you to everyone who made the 90th birthday surprise party for Stiles such a success  — from

Patty and I did a tour of the Celery Farm on cross-country skis today. Absolutely beautful and breathtaking. Tried to

My latest column for The Record is on the incredible Torrent Duck, which I was fortunate to see in the

Louise Riccobene writes: I was up on the Warden's Watch this morning, scanning for anything interesting to look at, and

Stiles Thomas, marsh warden emeritus of the Celery Farm, celebrated his 90th birthday last week.  By popular demand, we are

What with all the snowy weather earlier this month, I thought I'd end 2013 with a sign of spring, photographed

Patty and I did a walk around the refuge yesterday — trails not too slippery. A few skaters were enjoying

Sally Teschon writes: "What a Christmas Day! My daughter-in-law saw — from my kitchen while getting dinner ready — bluebirds.

 My column in The Record and Herald-News a week ago was all about Frank Chapman of Englewood, founder of the

Stiles Thomas, one of the most amazing men on the planet (and Marsh Warden Emeritus of the Celery Farm), turns