Nature Done Wright

Incorporating the Celery Farm and Screech Owl Companion blogs

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August 4, 2021
By Jim Wright

Backyard Hummingbirds

For the longest time, a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird would show up at the feeder a few times around dusk. More

August 3, 2021
By Jim Wright

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

August 2, 2021
By Jim Wright

Monday Mystery 080221

When I was at DeKorte Park recently, I saw a lot of plastic bottles hanging from trees. What are they

August 1, 2021
By Jim Wright

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

August 1, 2021
By Jim Wright

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

July 31, 2021
By Jim Wright

Turkey and Poult Perched…

Lynn McKenzie took this shot of an  Wild Turkey with one of her young perched in the Celery Farm this

July 31, 2021
By Jim Wright

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

July 30, 2021
By Jim Wright

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

July 29, 2021
By Jim Wright

Monday Morning Mystery Answered

On Monday I asked: What critter made these tracks last week in the Celery Farm? Charlie West guessed Sasquatch. Deb

July 29, 2021
By Jim Wright

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

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