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Our maestro

I stopped by the house today to drop off some books and pick up a few things. All the leaves were down and most had been washed away by the night’s rain. There were no tire marks in the drive … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 12/4/19

This female turkey is showing off its blue-green and orange plumage. The banding of the primary and secondary flight feathers is visible on the tips of the wings. Turkey wing feathers found on the ground are most frequently misidentified as hawk feathers.

River talk

By now, most readers have finished their Thanksgiving leftovers from the holiday dinner they likely shared with family and friends last week. A whole turkey provides enough leftovers for several … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 12/4/19

This young four-point buck was struck by a vehicle and pinned under the guard rail.

For the good of the cause

Hunting is about much more than the hunt and the harvest—it’s a lifestyle that permeates much of what you do throughout the entire year. There’s a charge of stewardship that goes … more

By HUNTER HILL | 11/26/19

Splash! The kingfisher dives into the water, nabbing a meal with a swift snap of its sturdy beak.

King of the fishers

You might be paddling down the Delaware River, or walking along the shoreline of a local lake when you hear it—the distinctive chittering cries of a belted kingfisher. The loud rattle-like … more

By SANDY LONG | 11/26/19

Rainbows on the move

As most anglers that fish the Catskills soon learn, rainbow trout are not as widely distributed throughout the region as brown trout. However, that is changing. As far as stream fisheries go, … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 11/21/19

Express your gratitude for our mighty and majestic Delaware River by taking and posting pictures on Thanksgiving Day and using #Grateful4theDelaware to proclaim your appreciation. Visit www.4states1source.org to learn more about the Delaware River Watershed Initiative’s work to protect the rivers and streams that provide drinking water for more than 15 million people across four states.

Falling for fall

With October in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving looming on the horizon, signs of the season’s shift toward winter are all around. Take some time to tune in to the passing peculiarities and … more

By SANDY LONG | 11/13/19

The Noteables Barbershop Quartet performs in four-part harmony for the crowds at the Narrowsburg Logging Days festival.

Country cabaret

Music is an integral part of any culture, often defining the very spirit of a community. In our very regional community, i.e. the Delaware River valley region, there is so much culture collectively … more

By HUNTER HILL | 11/13/19

Red-tailed hawks are probably the raptor you’re most likely to see in the region. They can be seen along highways perched on trees, looking for prey in the form of squirrels or other rodents. Some of these, mainly from the north, are seen migrating through the area in late October and into November. However, many in our region stay in the area all year round.

River talk

When fall arrives, it signals the time for some bird species to migrate to warmer climes. We have all seen and heard large skeins of Canada geese flying southbound during this time of year. Other … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 11/6/19

Restoration project completed in the Upper Delaware River

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Frog Hollow is a stream with high-quality water that supports spawning brook trout. Over the years, management of an upstream, backwater-fed pond has led to the … more

11/6/19

DEC proposes controversial fishing regulations

DEC proposes controversial fishing regulations more

By TONY BONAVIST | 11/6/19

A bookworm in the best sense, Jenna Wayne Mauder loves books so much that she started a free book swap eight years ago to re-home unwanted books to fellow book-lovers in the Upper Delaware River region. The popular community event received an environmental award from the Northeast PA Environmental Partners on October 24.

Unabashed bookworms

I suspect that readers of community newspapers like The River Reporter tend to be devotees of the written word, especially those who purchase subscriptions and enjoy the experience of ink on paper. … more

By SANDY LONG | 10/30/19

This emu didn’t seem to mind my company as he strolled along the Callicoon road.

Birds of a feather

Sometimes you never see something coming. I mean, straight-out-of-left-field, sucker punch, catch-you-with-your-pants-down random as all get-out kind of something. When you live around here, … more

By HUNTER HILL | 10/30/19

Worker bees are seen here in a section of the hive. It was about 45 degrees when this image was taken, so they were not very active. The female worker bees do most of the hive upkeep like gathering honey, feeding larval bees and constructing new honeycombs. The queen may be in that cluster, surrounded by workers in the upper part of the hive. There are also drone bees: male bees whose sole purpose is to mate with the queen. After mating, she deposits an egg in each of the designated combs.

The bees' knees

Honey bees are an essential part of the environment. They pollinate wild plants and cultivated plants alike. Our bountiful harvest in the late summer wouldn’t be so bountiful without bees to … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 10/23/19

Golden days

“Today I have fished again in France. Oh, but that sunlit hour was wonderful.” Those were the words of Romilly Fedden, a weary soldier away from the carnage of the front lines during a … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 10/23/19

The Eastern Newt, shown here in its terrestrial stage as a red eft, is harmless and should not be harvested for adding to bubbling cauldrons.

Forest frights

Halloween will soon be here, with witches, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, ghouls and goblins beginning to appear around our homes and neighborhoods. As the colorful foliage begins to fall, our … more

By SANDY LONG | 10/16/19

Unconcerned as I stopped to take his photo, this young buck clearly doesn’t know what season it happens to be.

The way out here

Saturday, October 5 marked the start of archery season in Pennsylvania. With it came the inevitable itch to get out in the woods on the weekend and even try to grab a day off from work in pursuit of … more

By HUNTER HILL | 10/16/19

This southward-bound monarch can only fly 12 to 15 mph, but in two months, it can be down to its wintering grounds in Mexico. A butterfly has been tracked flying over 285 miles in a single day, though it may have been helped by a tailwind. Migrating monarchs are frequently seen 100 feet or more above the ground, likely helped by thermals and ridge lift.

Monarch fly-in

A fly-in might be considered a gathering for pilots that takes place at a given airfield. The focus of the meeting might be a small gathering for breakfast at the airport diner, or perhaps a … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 10/9/19

What’s wrong with my fly?

It seems that the debate about the relevance of different fly patterns, how they are tied and how well they function, continues as an age-old controversy. Every spring, with the opening of another … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 10/9/19

What's happening outdoors

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10/2/19

It isn’t much to look at, but a well-insulated addition makes for a warm and happy family as the nights get colder.

Pennsylvania preparations

With daylight fading, fiberglass floating in the air, a foot holding up insulation and a stapler in my hand, I crawled around in the dirt beneath my home’s addition, trying to get ready for … more

By HUNTER HILL | 10/2/19

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