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July 20, 2022
By Jim Wright

Cooper’s Hawk or Goshawk?

Tom Jaeger recently mentioned that he saw a Northern Goshawk in the Celery Farm two years ago — and sent

July 20, 2022
By Jim Wright

Red-shoulder Anniversary

The Raptor Trust rehabbed this young rehabbed Red-shoulder from Allendale for roughly two months before releasing it near the Great

July 20, 2022
By Jim Wright

Great Spangled Fritillary!

It's the first one I have seen in Allendale in a couple of years. One of my favorites. (My wife

July 18, 2022
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 071822

Got this at Wave Hill last week. What is it? Hint: It's related to National Moth Week, which starts Saturday.

July 17, 2022
By Jim Wright

Answer to the Bird Nest & Eggs Mystery …

Last week's Monday Morning Mystery — which several people answered correctly — is the subject of my "Bird Watcher" column

July 16, 2022
By Jim Wright

A Picture-perfect Walk

A big shout-out to Alan Pomerantz for the photos he took on this morning's walk. And don't forget the Meadowlands'

July 16, 2022
By Jim Wright

A Wonderful Butterfly Walk

A big thank you to all who participated in this morning's Celery farm Butterfly Walk. We had a terrific turnout,

July 14, 2022
By Jim Wright

1st Clear-winged Moth of the Year

Saw my first clear-winged moth of the year yesterday at a Butterfy Bush near my house. Hoping to see one

July 13, 2022
By Jim Wright

Quick Butterfly Report

Have been getting reports of scant butterflies in the Celery Farm, and I can't say that I've been getting great

July 13, 2022
By Jim Wright

An Amazing Preserve in Cape May

I have a new favorite birding spot in Cape May: the Garrett Family Preserve at Cape Island Creek. I love