May 24, 2026
My New Book Is Here
I am pleased to report that The Peregrine Falcon from Schiffer Books -- the folks who did such a beautiful…
Ducks abounded on the Celery Farm’s Lake Appert this morning around 7:15 a.m. — including my first good looks at wigeons and a male wood duck this year. And a coot nearby.
My only advice is that you cannot approach the Warden’s Watch peninsula too gingerly. 
I walked softly and slowly and still managed to spook more than a half-dozen hooded mergansers.
The coot and male wood duck, fortunately, were not as flustered.