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Approximately 20 years ago, I penned a River Talk column titled “The Planning Palette.” It opened this way: “An artist approaches a canvas and is faced with many choices. The colors …
We have been getting some mild and even warm days this spring, and we are seeing more animals and more green leaves on the ground and the trees. We’ve heard spring peepers earlier in the vernal …
Spring has suddenly swept its transformative blush of blossom and birdsong through the Upper Delaware River region. Amphibians call from wetlands, vernal pools, ponds and lakes, waking our ears to …
Wednesday, April 19
You might have gone out into the woods on a spring birding trip, or maybe to listen for spring peepers or wood frogs. As far as insects you could have observed, you might have run across a hatch …
Wednesday, April 5
Spring is here, and so are the signs of spring. If you go out in the mornings, it might be a bit noisier with increased bird calls and drumming from woodpeckers. More robins are apparent on lawns and …
Tuesday, March 28
You never know when a natural wonder might wander into your awareness. While I was washing dishes at the kitchen sink, movement outside the window caught my attention. There on the ground was a …
Thursday, March 23
As I write this column, it is windy and snowing; the forecast is for up to 14 inches of snow before the storm ends. Yet today, the 14th of March, I am thinking of spring. On this day, three years …
Wednesday, March 15
With the impending arrival of spring, animal activity is increasing throughout the Upper Delaware River region. While March 20 heralds the official arrival of this most welcome season, there are …
Wednesday, March 8
The last Sunday in February was a mild, sunny day that started out calm. But as the afternoon wore on, a southwest breeze filled in and created little dust devils near the ground. It was a nice …
Friday, March 3
Behind my home rises a great mother tree, a towering and majestic Eastern hemlock, whose home this was long before I joined her here. Her mass rises from where it enters the earth, the place …
Wednesday, February 22
Winter is a good time to go birding, even if you would think it’s not.
Wednesday, February 15
Looking for a good day trip to ditch those winter doldrums? Pack a picnic and your favorite hiking pals—people or pups—into your vehicle of choice and head to nearby Ulster County, NY, where you can access the terrific Ashokan Rail Trail (ART) and take in sweeping views of the Ashokan Reservoir. Get a decent dose of revitalizing fresh air, stretch and strengthen your winter-weary body, all while experiencing breathtaking scenes of water, sky and forested landscapes.
Wednesday, February 8
Pennsylvania was once home to a small animal that resembled a mink or a weasel. When settlers arrived in the 1600s, they observed these mammals in the forests of PA.
