Nature Done Wright
Incorporating the Celery Farm and Screech Owl Companion blogs
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The Fanning Report: 0318611
Rob sez: Had over 1,000 Canada Geese flyover the CF this morning–mostly in flocks from about 30 to about 80
My Latest Column: The Irish Raptor
My latest column in The Record is about an amazing Irish hawk. The link is here.
The Fanning Report: 031611
Rob Sez: A nice surprise during a quick lunchtime stop were 3 RUDDY DUCKS. (Rob had a FOY Tree Swallow
Rob Fanning Reports: 031411
Rob reports: A PIED-BILLED GREBE was at the Celery Farm Monday morning. This is my earliest record for the CF
Mystery Solved, Perhaps
I asked a naturalist colleague for his thoughts on the dead fish along the southern edge of Lake Appert. He
Monday Morning Mystery 031411
Sorry if this is a tad gruesome, but it's not gratuitous. Severl dozen dead fish on the shores of Lake
Wild (Pink-footed) Goose Chase
Went to Washington Township before dawn today in search of the celebrity goose. Arrived at the viewing area by the
Celery Farm Update
Took this photo from a kayak yesterday while I retrieved a wayward wood duck box and did some routine springtime
Celery Farm Flooded
The entire farm is inundated, with water covering the trail as much as a foot deep. Water barely receding at
Muskrats Are Back in Business
Saw this guy near the Spillway at the south end of the Farm after the heavy rains earlier this week.

