Nature Done Wright
Incorporating the Celery Farm and Screech Owl Companion blogs
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Backyard Hummingbirds
For the longest time, a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird would show up at the feeder a few times around dusk. More
Green Heron, Plus Waterthrush ID Request
Heard a report of a Little Blue Heron at a small pond north of Lake Appert. Did not see any
Monday Mystery 080221
When I was at DeKorte Park recently, I saw a lot of plastic bottles hanging from trees. What are they
YB Cuckoo at Warden’s Watch
Thanks to Julie McCall, was able to get this shot of a Yellow-billed Cuckoo (a nemesis bird, no less!) at
Aggressive Red-winged Blackbird Update
The aggressive Red-winged Blackbird protecting a nest in the field by Phairs Pond has calmed down, and I don't think
Turkey and Poult Perched…
Lynn McKenzie took this shot of an Wild Turkey with one of her young perched in the Celery Farm this
Local Red-shoulder Nest Sites Since 2002
I realized recently that it has been approximately two decades since endangered Red-shouldered Hawks have nested in Allendale and nearby
Where Are All the Skippers and…?
Is it just me, or are there far fewer skippers (except Silver-spotted Skippers) in the region this year? Have seen
Monday Morning Mystery Answered
On Monday I asked: What critter made these tracks last week in the Celery Farm? Charlie West guessed Sasquatch. Deb
Here’s to the Allendale Garden Club!
The flower garden at Allendale's historic John Fell House has never looked more beautiful. Simply stunning. Thank you, Allendale Garden

