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…
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August 19, 2010
My New ‘Bird Watcher’ Column: Flicker
I wrote about Northern Flickers for my column in The Record and Herald News today. The flicker here was photographed this spring drumming on my neighbor's chimney cap.
I have seen them in the past week — mostly on the ground, looking for bugs.
I will post a link to the column when it's available.
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We’ve had a few around our condos this year for the first time that I can remember. They were having a field day with all of the ants. Great birds. I often see quite a few of them at Darlington in Mahwah, too.
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Another nice alternate Thursday surprise!
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looking for bugs – they are “anting” – formic acid!
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Nick
We’ve had a few around our condos this year for the first time that I can remember. They were having a field day with all of the ants. Great birds. I often see quite a few of them at Darlington in Mahwah, too.
Tom Burr
Another nice alternate Thursday surprise!
Deedee Burnside
looking for bugs – they are “anting” – formic acid!