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November 14, 2021
By Jim Wright

Origin of the Fyke Nature Assoc.

There has been some discussion of late concerning how and why the Fyke Nature Association was established. Perhaps this 1954

November 12, 2021
By Jim Wright

Flying Flags at the Fell House

Sorry for posting this a day late… In honor of Veterans Day, the historic John Fell House flew many American

November 12, 2021
By Jim Wright

Mystery Answered

An explanation of why plants don't feel pain is here: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/can-plants-feel-pain      

November 11, 2021
By Jim Wright

In My Dad’s Memory, for Veterans Day

While I was going through some of my mom's old photos recently, I came across a sketch that my dad

November 11, 2021
By Jim Wright

My Column: World War I Hero Pigeons

Photo credit: National Archives and Records Administration This wagon displayed  U.S. Army recruiting posters for the Signal Corps’ pigeon section

November 10, 2021
By Jim Wright

Next Monday: Icelandic Mysteries

Just back from a quick visit to Iceland. Saw quite a few birds I recognized immediately, and quite a few

November 9, 2021
By Jim Wright

Gaby Schmitt Wins Conservation Award

Deputy Warden Gaby Schmitt has won the Harold Feinberg Conservation Award from the Bergen County Audubon Society. This award is

November 8, 2021
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery 110821

Someone at the Celery Farm asked me one time,  "If you step on exposed tree roots on the path, does

November 3, 2021
By Jim Wright

Celery Farm Spillway Clean-out

A big thank you to the Bergen County Mosquito Control Commission for clearing out the fallen tree trunk and branches

November 3, 2021
By Jim Wright

Golden Eagle @ State Line Last Week

Better late than never, I share this shot of the Golden Eagle over the Palisades last week. The photographer: John