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A nice clean fur on the stretcher is a good way to start the holiday season.
Roadkill rewards
I don’t believe in luck, just to be clear. I don’t believe in karma, or fortune, or any superstitious force that balances positive and negative events. I do believe in God, however, and I … more
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A saw-whet owl flying nearby triggered this self-portrait. In this image, the owl is too close for a good focus. It may have seen the trail cam or the illuminator and decided to check it out. Saw-whets are the smallest owl in our region, even smaller than the screech owl.
Wildlife viewing by remote
You have probably seen pictures on the internet of deer or other wildlife taken with remote cameras. Maybe you even have one of these so-called “trail cams” in your backyard. Whether you … more
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A western salmonfly.
Stoneflies: an enigma in the East
I can’t recall the last time someone spoke with me about stoneflies—you know, the order Plecoptera? There are reasons for that, especially here in the Eastern U.S. and, in particular, our … more
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The Streeters became enraptured with raptors—and with one another—after scraping up enough money to buy good binoculars with which to go birding together. “Those blessed with knowing Stephanie can appreciate what a treasure she was,” wrote Jan Lucciola following Stephanie’s recent death. Jan has worked with the Streeters at the Delaware Valley Raptor Center for more than 30 years. “Her love of animals was boundless, her knowledge endless, her grace, compassion and generosity infinite. There is so much about her to be celebrated and missed.”..
Taking flight
Having helped countless birds resume their wild lives, the woman whose long “fascination with the feather” led to an impactful life as a bird rehabilitator and conservationist has herself … more
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It never hurts to have a backup plan
When luck runs out
At the beginning of the summer, my wife and I began an experimental enterprise to produce chickens for meat—not just in a single batch, but as a part of what might become a business that we … more
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A male turkey, or “Tom,” is shown here. Like many species of birds, it is the more colorful sex of the species. The blue and red pigment on the head is more vivid, the breast and wing feathers show more iridescence, and longer “beard” feathers are present on the breast. You can see the beard of this male off the left side of the breast.
Turkeys on the table, turkeys in the field
With the Thanksgiving holiday taking place last week, many of us still have turkey on our mind. If we dined on turkey, it was probably the domestic-farm-raised turkeys bought from the store, though … more
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A large brown trout from my "home water."
Home waters
These days, with all the social media chatter and fast-paced lifestyles, it is hard to know how many anglers have what we used to call a “home water.” From what I’ve observed over … more
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I’m #Grateful4theDelaware because it enlivens my senses and restores my spirit. The Delaware River has stirred stewardship, awakened activism and brought together individuals and communities over issues that, like the waterway itself, change over time.
A river of thanks
At this time of year, our awareness of the countless things for which to be thankful is raised by the arrival of Thanksgiving. Those of us living in the regions surrounding the Delaware River are … more
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Although otherwise all cleaned up, our garden floor requires some re-staking before it is ready for winter winds.
Frozen in my tracks
Anyone with animals dreads the time of year when the waterers and spigots begin to freeze. The season of chipping out buckets and filling hot water just to pour over stuck water lids has officially … more
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Here is a trio of buffleheads: a female flanked by two males. Like many species of birds, male buffleheads are flashier than females. The contrast of brilliant black patches against white makes these individuals stand out. The male on the left is displaying some violet and green iridescence on its black patches. The iridescent display can vary or be totally absent, depending on the angle of the sunlight.
Bufffleheads: autumn visitors
During the summer months, there seems to be a stable variety of waterfowl species on any given waterway. Pike County, PA sees an abundance of Canada geese, as well as some other species, such as … more
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A caddisfly on a river stone, ready to leave the pupal stage.
Fake news for fly fishers
Because of my training as a fisheries biologist, along with some knowledge of aquatic insect life cycles, I’ve made remarks about the hatching process that mayflies and caddisflies go through … more
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The luminous glow of this mushroom, dubbed “orange jelly,” is easy to spot against the dark wood of a rotting stump. Jelly fungi are characterized by their squishy gelatin-like appearance.
Mysterious mushrooms
A strange-looking thing showed up in my yard recently, emerging from the forest floor next to a rotting stump, peeping out from among the pine needles and decaying wood. Its egg-shaped form, topped … more
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Here is the bountiful harvest collected from my clearly stunted Peruvian corn patch.
Ping-Pong corn
Towering nearly 15 feet tall, stretching out with long coarse leaves, stout and resilient to the wind, these vegetable giants cast shadows across much of the remainder of the garden. Surely, these … more
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This is Walker Lake in Shohola, PA taken on October 14. There are various types of forest here, and the maples are bright red and yellow. Some of the oaks are dark yellow and some are still green.
Fall foliage from the air and ground
Fall is here and is making its presence known. Migrating birds are on the move, and I have heard some geese flying high overhead. The other thing that’s flying (downward, anyway) are leaves. … more
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A quiet pool on the river where the author fished on a hot July night.
A fishing tale from another time
Logic might dictate that current weather conditions would be reason enough to forget fishing today. The local meteorologists report that this is one of the driest summers on record, with lawns, crops … more
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Dock Dogs at the Great American Outdoor Show [Video]
Graphic Designer Amanda Reed shot this great video and other awesome action pics of dock dogs and so much more while visiting the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg PA. Click Here to read … more
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