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Unconcerned with my proximity, this buck enjoys premature apples that have fallen in my yard
The Ides of August
Out here, there are a few things that we take very seriously—as seriously as religion or a fiscal promise in business. I’m speaking to the ritual that is fall hunting season. Most of us … more
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Shown is a pair of red-eared sliders found in a lake in Pike County last year. The largest is close to a foot long and likely was released many years ago. The red markings fade with age but are still faintly visible behind the eye. The carapace, or upper shell, is rough appearing in sunlight and may display vertical yellow lines.
Unwanted turtles
Back in the days when the Baby Boomer generation were kids, it seemed like every pet store had “baby turtles” for sale. Our parents brought home a couple as they were seemingly easy to … more
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A lovely Chris Raine, bamboo fly rod.
The sometimes cost of getting skunked
A few months ago, an old friend suggested that my writing style was a bit too technical and professorial for a fishing column, so for this piece, I decided to lighten things up a bit. While the event … more
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The rewards of dining outside are many: healthy doses of sunshine and fresh air, as well as immersing in the inspiring natural beauty of pristine scenes like this one in Pike County, Pennsylvania.
Outdoor dining
These days, there seems to be a “National Day” for just about everything, ranging from the righteous to the ridiculous. Many serve as motivators to celebrate something worthwhile, such as … more
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My son and I sit atop the freshly felled Hemlock in our yard.
Crashing coniferous
There are a few constants when living in the woods of Northeastern PA. The first is that there will be trees. The second is that said trees will grow and at least some will need to be cut down. When … more
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A larval Galerucella is present on a purple loosestrife plant and appears to be in one of the last instars before becoming an adult. The larvae of the Galerucella also feed on loosestrife. The damage done to a purple loosestrife plant by Galerucella resembles shotgun pellet holes.
August showers bring loosestrife flowers
As August arrives, you may have noticed some purple flowers starting to pop out from road-sides, or perhaps along your favorite fishing lake or pond. You may even spot a few in a field by your home. … more
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A beautiful, serene pool on a Catskill River.
Fly fishing: a privilege
Fly fishing is a fragile and fickle sport. By that, I don’t mean to imply that rivers are fragile, or that trout are fragile, although, in some instances, both are. What I do mean is, unlike a … more
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Macro photography can deepen your awareness of the natural world’s intricacies, mysteries and charms. This delightfully adorable caterpillar found its way onto my hand, where it became the subject of my photographic interest. Its cheerful demeanor reminded me of a cartoon character. The Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Summer 2020 Contest includes a category for macro photography and a new youth category for photographers under 18 years of age. Learn more at www.delawarehighlands.org/photo-contest.
Shutterbug alert!
Are you (like me) one of those folks who find themselves traipsing around the Upper Delaware River region, capturing its countless natural charms with a digital imaging device? Have you discovered … more
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Rorick was delighted with his first experience on a boat.
The time we caught nothing
My father will likely scold me for publicly admitting we ever went out fishing and failed to catch something. So for the sake of his pride, I will explain right up front that it was a last-minute … more
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This is a large, dark-phase or melanistic hog-nosed snake that has mimicked a cobra hood by flattening the skin of its neck to make its head appear larger. The upturned snout is also visible, which is its namesake. They can emit a hissing sound to discourage predators; listen at www.riverreporter.com/river-talk.
Hognose heaven
There are about 20 or so species of snake that inhabit the region, depending on the habitat. Two, the timber rattlesnake and the Northern copperhead, are venomous, but you usually have to go out of … more
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A recently hatched female Pale Evening Dun.
Changes in some Catskill tailwater mayfly hatches
Some of my angling friends call this time of year “The Dead Time” because hatches of mayflies and other aquatic insects are on the wane. For the most part, they are absolutely correct in … more
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This eastern American toad cools off in the damp, shallow cavity it excavated in the crawlspace beneath our house.
Watch your step!
The flagstone walkway surrounding our house is a favored place for the eastern American toads (Bufo americanus) that share our forested yard. At this time of year, knobby toads of various sizes and … more
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My little blue swallow poses in the door of her fancy home.
Aviary abodes
I often like to write about my recent adventures, things I do with my family outside and just a general appreciation for nature, which I feel so inspired by. Sometimes I have a hard time coming up … more
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This fledgling eagle is one of many in the upper Delaware region right now. Though it is as large as an adult, it has a lot of things to learn with the couple of short months it will be accompanied by its parents. The parents will allow the young to steal food from them at first; stealing is a valuable skill for a young eagle.
Junior flyers in the air (and on the ground)
If you have been listening in the woods, or even in your backyard, you have probably been listening to a lot of singing—bird songs, to be exact. Spring is the time of courtship for most species … more
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A recently hatched Isonychia dun with nymph shucks.
The Isonychia mayflies
Isonychia bicolor is a large, dun-colored mayfly that does not receive a lot of attention from the Catskill fly-fishing community. Perhaps that is because the species is not as widely distributed as … more
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The dandelion-like flowers of rattlesnake weed emerge atop leafless stalks. This native woodland flower is thought to thrive in areas preferred by rattlesnakes.
Blooming about
As we bid farewell to spring’s abundant charms, a fresh wave of flowering plants drenches our senses with the arrival of summer. Take every opportunity to explore what is happening in nature … more
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My wife Chelsea surveying our winged livestock as we load the truck to harvest our chickens.
Feeding the dream
One by one, my waddling broilers were handed off to my wife as she loaded the transport crate in the back of the truck with our freshly finished meat birds. Catching the chickens was hardly a chore … more
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This five-lined skink shows the hallmark bright blue tail seen on younger individuals. The lines are also very distinct on younger animals. Five-lined skinks are insect eaters, preying on things they can grab such as crickets and grasshoppers.
Leaping lizards!
On a July day in 2017, I was walking on a trail in state game lands in northern Pike County when I spotted movement on the trunk of a fallen tree. It moved quickly and in short spurts; the movement … more
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A Catskill angler waits for the evening rise.
The waiting game
As a group, it seems that fly fishers are always waiting. In the early spring, they wait for the equipment they might’ve ordered for the coming season. Then they wait for April 1, the opening … more
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It is said that the early bird gets the worm, and here is ample proof! Local photographer David B. Soete recently captured this American robin with an abundant breakfast in its beak. Robins are one of the earliest birds to be encountered in the Upper Delaware River region in spring, brightening the local landscape with their cheerful song and orange breast. Keep in mind that robins forage heavily on lawns and are vulnerable to pesticides applied to such areas.
Birds and butterflies
Despite a slow beginning beset by fits and starts, spring is finally in full swing throughout the Upper Delaware River region. The bounty of birds and butterflies all about is a welcome boost to … more
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