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January 26, 2013
By Jim Wright

Celery Farm, Snow

A beautiful sunny morning at the Celery Farm, brightened by a light layer if snow. 

January 25, 2013
By Jim Wright

Tonight’s Fyke Meeting Is Canceled

My talk about the Meadowlands will be rescheduled. The concern is for snow over the course of the evening, and

January 25, 2013
By Jim Wright

Sunrise, Ice, Celery Farm, 7 a.m.

Very eerie sunrise today at the Celery Farm, reflected on a smooth sheet of ice… Lots of oranges and purples.

January 24, 2013
By Jim Wright

Bobcat Killed By a Car in Sussex County

I typically don't post items on this blog that are so far afield, but this seemed noteworthy: Jana Brusich, a

January 24, 2013
By Jim Wright

Friday Night’s Fyke Program

I am all set to present my slide show and talk on "The Nature of the Meadowlands," the Meadowlands Commission's

January 23, 2013
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery Answered

This Happy New Year bird was a Swamp Sparrow. Congrats to Rob Fanning and Rick Wright for their correct replies.

January 22, 2013
By Jim Wright

‘Central Park Effect’ Is Out on DVD

"Birders: The Central Park Effect" is a nifty HBO documentary about birding,  nature, and — of course — birders and

January 21, 2013
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 012113

This sparrow was elusive at best, rummaging around near the base of my feeders on New Year's Day.  I think

January 20, 2013
By Jim Wright

Look Out for Ticks!

I am hearing the same message again and again, and thought I should share it: Even though it is winter,

January 20, 2013
By Jim Wright

“Nature of the Meadowlands”: Free Talk on Friday!

I will be doing a free slide show and talk on my latest coffee-table book, "The Nature of the Meadowlands,"