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Sky-inspired views of Lake Wallenpaupack can be experienced atop the Tafton dike in Hawley, PA.

Sky high

On Christmas Day I found myself taking in a magnificent skyscape atop the Tafton dike that arcs between Lake Wallenpaupack and Route 6 in Hawley, PA. Having spent the afternoon visiting my beloved … more

By SANDY LONG | 1/15/25

Peter Kolesar displays the huge brown trout he caught to win Friends of the Upper Delaware's One Bug tournament's prize for largest fish in 2023.

HANCOCK, NY — Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) has opened registration for its weekend-long One Bug fly fishing event, which kicks off the spring season on the Upper Delaware. … more

1/15/25

This male Northern Harrier lives up to its nickname, the “Gray Ghost,” due the male’s grey plumage. Females are brown in color. Some northern harriers are observed migrating, as this one was, but many either winter in the region or are residents here. A favorite viewing spot for harriers during winter are fields and marshlands, like the Liberty Loop trailhead at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge as they forage for small rodents by sound low over the fields.

Snow birds

In the last week or so, it has been seasonably cold with occasional snow flurries. The last flock of what were probably migrating Canada geese were heard over a month ago, flying south for the … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 1/8/25

Help with spongy moth suppression

MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Commissioners collaborated with Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to secure a $400,000 grant through the Department of Community and … more

1/8/25

Take a field trip to a wildlife refuge

SUSSEX, NJ — The Gifford Pinchot Audubon Society (GPAS) will hold a field trip at the Wallkill River Wildlife Refuge, 1547 County Rd. 565, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 19. Past president Peter … more

1/8/25

Lacawac Sanctuary challenges you to a hike

LAKE ARIEL, PA — Throughout January, Lacawac Sanctuary challenges the public to take on a hiking challenge at the sanctuary in Lake Ariel and the Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary in Equinunk. … more

1/8/25

The East Branch of the Delaware River is seen during a low fall flow that did not have an impact on the trout or the fishing.

Concerns re extended trout fishing

In April 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), through the bureau of fisheries, implemented a number of significant changes to the state’s trout stream … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 1/8/25

The sound of Christmas

We find ourselves deep in the holiday season, despite some of it already passing. A lot of us like to keep the positive spirit alive by listening to the music of the season. My family is no … more

By HUNTER HILL | 1/1/25

2025 Eagle Watch bus tours

UPPER DELAWARE REGION — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) for eagle-watching all winter long, including its popular series of Eagle Watch bus tours on select weekends in January and … more

1/1/25

A time for peace

The memorable 1965 folk song, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”, sometimes subtitled “To Everything There Is a Season,” affirms the concept of a changing world in which there is a time and … more

By SANDY LONG | 1/1/25

Enjoy winter nature at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host a series of events this January to keep you warmed up in the winter weather. On Sunday, January 5 there … more

1/1/25

Penn State Extension offers ‘Woods in Your Backyard’

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — In early 2025, Penn State Extension will offer a webinar series aimed at helping individuals create and enhance natural areas around their homes and make a positive … more

1/1/25

Snow much fun

When the grip of winter loosens its icy fingers, we, the resilient residents of the Northeast, know that the season isn’t truly over until the frosty opera sings its swan song. While … more

By HEDY SCHNELLER | 1/1/25

Conditions on the Upper Delaware River

Click here for information on the current reservoir levels of the New York City reservoirs, provided by the New York City Department of Environmental Conservation. Click here for … more

12/27/24

This Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) was not seen during our field trip, It was a summer image from a few years ago, but I mention it because these two species are easily confused as they look almost the same, and seem to be combined by some people into a species known as the “Black Snake.” The ratsnake has smaller scales that are keeled (like the keel of a sailing boat). The head also appears broader and longer. They are also non-venomous and often tolerated in barns because of their predation of rodents.

Snow snakes

It was a somewhat mild day in central Pennsylvania on December 2. The three of us walked along a trail under some white pines. Under the shade of those pines, there was still a fair amount of … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 12/23/24

A jigging rod, rigged with two nymphs, ready to fish.

Fly fishing through the ice

With Catskill winter already baring its teeth, most anglers have reluctantly stopped fishing, even though rivers are now open to catch and release from October through March. We now take on the … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 12/23/24

Barbara Yeaman tends the irises in her garden on the Milanville property along the Delaware River that inspired her founding of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy in 1994.

A beloved heroine turns 100

Friends and colleagues in the Upper Delaware River region’s conservation community have something very special to celebrate this month—the 100th birthday of the woman many, like me, would … more

By SANDY LONG | 12/18/24

Our first imperfect tree in our perfect new house.

Tree spree

It’s not unheard of for a busy family to stuff a hastily hewn Christmas tree through the front door within a few days of Christmas. On the other hand, it should be noted that there … more

By HUTNER HILL | 12/18/24

DEC encourages anglers to be safe on the ice

REGION - With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today reminded ice anglers to be safe when … more

12/18/24

A mature golden eagle is easily mistaken for an immature bald eagle, as both are brown in color. However, a golden eagle has a dark-copper-colored head and lacks the mottling of an immature bald eagle. An immature golden eagle has a distinct white band on the tail and white marks on the wings; an adult may have fewer conspicuous marks or no marks at all. This image, taken at the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, shows the adult golden eagle on the left and the longer-billed young bald eagle on the right.

The golden eagle, a strictly winter visitor

Although the winter solstice has not officially arrived yet, we are well into December and along with it, some snow has fallen and ponds have iced over. By the time you read this, the Delaware River … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 12/11/24

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