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February 16, 2022
By Jim Wright

Poisoned Cooper’s Hawk Update

I am sorry to report that Cooper's Hawk that was found dead in the Acme Shopping Center in Allendale in

February 14, 2022
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 021422

Tried to think of a Valentine's Day-themed avian mystery but failed. So instead of a mystery, I thought I'd post

February 13, 2022
By Jim Wright

Monday Mystery Answered

On Monday I asked, In a recent "Bird Watcher" column, readers talked about their favorite non-field-guide birding books. One reader

February 10, 2022
By Jim Wright

North End Phrags Get Whacked!

A big shout-out to Neil and Judy MacLellan for cutting down those nasty phrags that spoil the view of Lake

February 7, 2022
By Jim Wright

Momday Mystery 020714

In my column this week, readers talked about their favorite non-field-guide birding books. One reader praised "Owl Babies, " by

February 6, 2022
By Jim Wright

Allendale Sundog

Cool sun dog over Allendale this a.m. More on sun dogs here: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/astronomy-questions-answers/why-are-sundogs-called-by-that-name/

February 5, 2022
By Jim Wright

Monday Mystery Answered

On Monday I asked: Where is this sign located? Who is Lillian Myer Thomas (aside from being a wonderful person)?

February 3, 2022
By Jim Wright

The Record’s Article about the Birding Boom

Bergen County Audubon's Don Torino and I are featured in a new Record article on why more and more people

February 3, 2022
By Jim Wright

My Column: Birding Courses & More

My latest column for The Record and other USA Today newspapers is about online birding courses, some excellent (non-field guide)

February 2, 2022
By Jim Wright

A Classic Groundhog Day Post

This image by Dennis Cheeseman is from my days doing the Meadowblog. Strangest photo of a groundhog I have ever