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June 7, 2012
By Jim Wright

My New ‘Bird Watcher’ Column: GH Owls!

My latest "Bird Watcher" column for The Record is about a local couple who has a family of Great Horned

June 5, 2012
By Jim Wright

Last Week’s Mystery Answered

As several folks correctly ID'd this is from a Tulip Poplar tree — and a beautiful bud at that.  Some

June 5, 2012
By Jim Wright

Monday Mystery Answered

Several folks correctly ID'd this moth as a Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus). Great to see so many folks interested in

June 4, 2012
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 060412

Doug Morel writes: "Saw this moth at work last week.  Thought maybe you could  post it on blog for ID

June 2, 2012
By Jim Wright

Today’s Walk Is Canceled

Because of the heavy rains overnight and muddy trails — and the threat of thundershowers — today's 8 a.m. guided

June 1, 2012
By Jim Wright

Tomorrow’s Walk: Call for Updates

The First Saturday walk looks a bit iffy because of thunderstorms in the forecast.  Thunder or lightning will cancel the

May 30, 2012
By Jim Wright

Free Nature Walk This Saturday!

Marsh Warden Mike Limatola and I are doing our first-Saturday-of-month walk this Saturday, June 2, at 8 a.m. The walk

May 28, 2012
By Jim Wright

Monday Mystery Bonus Stumper

A reader of my "Bird Watcher" column writes: About a month ago while I was eating, I saw an unusual

May 28, 2012
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 052812

A beautiful flower — what kind of tree did it fall from?

May 24, 2012
By Jim Wright

Fyke Meeting and Talk Is Tomorrow

Naturalist Wade Wander will speak about the amazing world of insectsat tomorrow night's Fyke meeting — 8 p.m. at the