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The subdued colors of the fall landscape allow for an enhanced appreciation of texture, as captured in this photo of dried leaves atop the delicate paper-like remains of a bald-faced hornet nest.
Walk with me: the ‘Photo Poem’
The flaming foliage has mostly fallen; the sunlight is fading with every passing day; temperatures are dropping ever downward and winter is whispering in the bare branches silhouetted throughout the … more
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Unconcerned as I stopped to take his photo, this young buck clearly doesn’t know what season it happens to be.
A chill deer 
[Ed. note: Hunter’s away this week. But it’s still archery season, so enjoy this column from 2019.] Saturday, October 4 marked the start of archery season in Pennsylvania. With it … more
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Hay and pasture management in Penn State webinar
ONLINE — For those just starting out with livestock, Penn State Extension is offering a webinar, “Living on a Few Acres: Hay and Pasture Management,” taking place from 6 p.m. to 8 … more
‘Wood, Coal and Water’ at UDC  
NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation, “Wood, Coal and Water: Three Essentials that Changed the River Valley” by Glenn Pontier, on … more
The northern long-eared bat. Check out those ears. It's cute, right?
Protect bats all year long
ALBANY, NY — Bat Week is over, but to raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encouraged outdoor … more
Not the raccoon in question. But no matter how cute the wildlife is, please be careful and keep back.
Raccoon positive for rabies in Livingston Manor area
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY – Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon in the Livingston Manor area tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the fourth human … more
This neonate timber rattlesnake had followed an adult female (possibly its mother) out of a hibernaculum. It was a mild day, and even though both had reached the den, they took advantage of the warm sun in order to bask. There is also a male known to be using this den, as well as possible adults and young snakes. This neonate was born live in September, so it had about a month to be outside before preparing to hibernate.
‘I don’t like spiders and snakes’
With Halloween a couple of days away, most people are buying candy or pumpkins and getting all those scary skeletons, bats, spiders and snakes ready for trick-or-treaters. We all, including the kids, … more
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After filling her wings with fluid, our monarch took flight in search of flower nectar to power her migration. Female monarchs like this one can lay between 300-500 eggs in a lifetime, so saving even one is significant!
Sharing in a miracle
Life is filled with miracles. Sometimes you are given the opportunity to participate in one, and to be reminded, as Dante Alighieri wrote, “Nature is the art of God.” Such was the … more
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Our new rabbit has a few fans—who am I to say whether I am one?
A lucky rabbit
We don’t keep a lot of animals as pets around the farm. We have so many things that require daily care that a sort of standard sets in as to whether the animals serve some higher purpose than … more
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Kids: Discover the art of fly fishing
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — This fall, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum invites young adventurers to connect with nature, explore the wonders of our streams, and discover the art of fly … more
The autumn meadowhawk is aptly named; it is most evident during late summer to early fall. They are attractive dragonflies; the males are more brightly colored red. After hatching in the spring, autumn meadowhawk nymphs spend several weeks in the water until they emerge as adults in the mid-to-late summer. This species can be spotted flying near water through October and even into November if no hard frost occurs.
Breeding insects just before the snow flies
We typically think of spring as the time when things come alive and get active in the natural world. From the sound of wood frogs in a vernal pond to the sight of bald eagles carrying sticks to a … more
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Lake George was once a mecca for landlocked salmon. Is it on the rebound?
Fall fishing for landlocked salmon
Every year, right around this time, the beginning of October, my old friend Roger would start to get antsy, with a faraway look in his eyes.  Although I knew the reason why, for the fun of … more
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Take a hike in Pike
A monarch butterfly “nectars up” for its long fall migration.
Autumn’s arrival
Progression The green rain the green breeze the green smoke of expiring trees. Ferns flee to yellow, cinnamon soon to fall; forest floor is dressed in gold acorns pearl our stroll. … more
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Mrs. Hill joined me at our table at the Hawley Harvest Hoedown.
Hillstead heads to Hawley
Fall is here again, and with it, weekends are jam-packed full of events as long as the mild weather prevails. Or straight through until Christmas, as it seems some years. I try not to overload my … more
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On Oct. 4 at 7:50 p.m. Delaware County requested Forest Ranger assistance in the search for a missing 90-year-old with early signs of dementia.
Search crews find missing person in ravine near Hancock
HANCOCK — On Oct. 4 at 7:50 p.m. Delaware County requested Forest Ranger assistance in the search for a missing 90-year-old with early signs of dementia. The subject was last seen at 3 p.m. … more
DEC adopts etags in NY
NEW YORK STATE — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the adoption of several changes to streamline use and reporting of … more
Below the yellow phase female adult rattlesnake in this image is the partial head of one of several neonate rattlesnakes found at this maternal basking site. There were two females here and they both had young. Notice that the young have back markings similar to the adult, but the lighter patterns are gray in color. The gray will start to change to either the yellow or black phase after the young emerge from the den next spring.
Indian summer’s young are of the slithery type
We often think of this time of year—call it “Indian summer” if you will—as the time when plants and animals are winding down as colder weather is approaching. Bird breeding … more
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6 and 7 weight rods, strong leaders and large streamer flies, are necessary to hook and land lake-run spawners.
Some interesting developments in Catskill reservoir trout fisheries
Early last spring, perhaps it was late winter, I heard some interesting and exciting news through the ever-active fishing grapevine. At that time, fellow anglers reported that some catches of … more
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Milkweed plants are vital to the survival of monarch butterflies. Monarch caterpillars depend solely upon milkweed plants for their food source, and monarch butterflies only lay their eggs on this essential plant.
Make it milkweed
Fall is upon us, presenting the perfect opportunity to support the well-being of the beautiful but threatened monarch butterfly (featured in my previous column) by planting milkweed.  The … more
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