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The northern cardinal is one of the easiest bird species to spot during winter, with the bright red plumage of the male and the slightly toned-down plumage, with red highlights, of the female. Many people associate cardinals with Christmas, as the red plumage projects faith and warmth. Cardinals can be seen year-round in the region; however, the bare trees and snow-covered landscape of winter makes them much more obvious.

Birding during this time of year is always interesting. Things are still in transition with the last of the fall migration. Some visitors from the north have arrived; you may see buffleheads on lakes … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 12/1/21

This immature broad-winged hawk was the first of three that lost their lives in collisions with vehicles over a three-week period in August. As described by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, they are small, compact raptors with chunky bodies, large heads and short square tails. In flight, their broad wings come to a distinct point.

A broad-winged mystery

Sadly—and strangely—I recently came upon two immature broad-winged hawks, approximately a week apart, that died from collisions with vehicles along Route 6 in Pike County, Pennsylvania. … more

By SANDY LONG | 9/15/21

This is a Monarch butterfly in a friend’s garden in Wayne County, PA. The butterflies spend significant time foraging for nectar, and the migrants make frequent stops during their long trip, keeping themselves re-fueled for their journey. This is a female, and she may have up to 300 eggs to lay, usually 1- 2 eggs per milkweed plant.

Monarchs in August

This summer, there have been some monarch butterflies, but not as many as in years past. Often, they can be spotted on various flowers, feeding on nectar. Gardens with brightly colored flowers draw … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 8/11/21

The unburstable bubble

A sea change is taking firm root in the Hudson Valley-Catskills region of New York State, fueled by ex-New York City residents who fled the COVID-19 pandemic-stricken Big Apple and are now infusing … more

By CHARLES PETERSHIEM | 7/21/21

Eagles migrate here for the ability to forage for fish, so they tend to be where there is open water. If the river is covered in ice, seek out swift water areas of the river as well as confluences, such as the Lackawaxen River confluence at the Delaware River. If it is a mild winter with little or no ice, the eagles have more of a choice and will be more spread out.

Winter eagle viewing in 2021

Bald eagles in Canada have been making their migration trip south to areas with open water in order to dine on their favorite food, fish. The Delaware and Mongaup river systems, along with … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 1/13/21

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