Nature Done Wright
Incorporating the Celery Farm and Screech Owl Companion blogs
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Monday Mystery: Halfax Road, Part 1
What critter made these marks on this tree along the Ramapo River in Mahwah?
Woodcock Walk!
Fyke Nature Association president Mike Limatola led last night's woodcock walk near Halifax Road in Mahwah. Several were heard, and
John Pastore’s Celery Farm Magazine
John writes: Introducing Winter at the Celery Farm Nature Preserve, the Winter 2022 edition of DECADE’S BEST, featuring the photography
My Column: Birders’ ‘Spark Birds’
My column in The Record and other USA Today newspapers in New Jersey is all about birders' "spark birds" —
Signs of Spring Today
Tree Swallows have returned to the Celery Farm and Crestwood Lake. Saw a Mourning Cloak at Crestwood and a Belted
Red-shoulder Hawk Update
Red-shouldered Hawks have been seen flying with nesting materials and fooling around in Allendale of late, which means that another
Celery Farm Mink!
John Pastore shared these photos, taken this morning. He writes: Spent about an hour on Warden's Watch. I was surprised
More Rusty Blackbirds at the CF
From my window, saw this guy tossing leaves in the Celery Farm yesterday. He and a buddy hung around long
Monday Morning Mystery 031422
I see these near the Allendale Post Office every year. When I was a kid, I thought they were Martian
Finch with Conjunctivitis at Feeder
Just took down all our bird feeders after I saw this House Finch with conjunctivitis. I need to leave the

