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June 17, 2011
By Jim Wright

Barred Owls in Bergen

Jim Kuehlke took this photo yesterday in Hillsdale, and a Barred Owl has been heard (but not) in Allendale the

June 16, 2011
By Jim Wright

Full Moon …

Plane to see. Thanks to Jerry Barrack for the great shot from last night.

June 15, 2011
By Jim Wright

Bat Count Success: Part 2

Did another bat count several miles away from the Celery Farm Sunday at dusk and counted 22 bats leaving an

June 14, 2011
By Jim Wright

Jefff Aughey came close to the right answer to Monday's mystery by positing "Catfish Fry."  (Actually, I think catfish fries

June 13, 2011
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 061311

Marsh Warden Mike Limatola pointed out these little guys on the edge of the water not far from the Warden's

June 13, 2011
By Jim Wright

All About Our Red-shouldered Hawks

Other posts on Allendale's Red-shouldered Hawks (photo above from 2009): Red-shouldered Hawks have attempted to nest in Allendale and nearby

June 12, 2011
By Jim Wright

About Manfred’s Mom

Three years ago this spring, a young female Red-shouldered Hawk was found semi-conscious on an Allendale lawn. Marsh Warden Stiles

June 10, 2011
By Jim Wright

Help ID a Butterfly Plant

A Silvery Blue butterfly — a new record for New Jersey — was found and photographed by Sam Galick recently

June 9, 2011
By Jim Wright

My Latest ‘Bird Watcher’ Column

My latest column in The Record and Herald News is about one of my favorite birds — the Great Blue

June 8, 2011
By Jim Wright

Garter Snake Tongue (Click below to view)

A Garter Snake often hangs out under a black tarp by my garage (I think it likes the heat it