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Published: Sep 13, 2025 at 09:11 AM
Animals that migrate don’t need to see the first frost or the first few inches of snow to get the message to move farther to the south.
In fact, most of the bird migrations are keyed by the shrinking ...
Published: Sep 06, 2025 at 08:54 AM
Well, it’s that time again. Autumn is not officially here yet, but the signs are becoming more apparent.
This week on a Lower Towamensing Township drive, I noticed the red leaves of tupelo (black gum)...
Updated: Sep 01, 2025 at 10:47 AM
“Birds of a feather flock together” is a proverb used primarily to describe the behavior of some human beings.
People with similar interests and probably similar ages may have similar activities, food...
Published: Aug 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Not including animals like the bald eagle or Eastern bluebird, the monarch butterflies have garnered much interest in people.
This beautiful insect with a 3½-inch to 4-inch wingspan has seen its numbe...
Published: Aug 16, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Well, we have about one month or so to take advantage of watching our only species of hummingbird east of the Mississippi River, the ruby-throated hummingbird.
With the shortening amount of daylight a...
Published: Aug 09, 2025 at 07:19 AM
A few years ago, a friend was fishing in the Lehigh River and watched a bald eagle snag a fish, maybe one of the trout he was hoping to grab on one of his dry flies.
He described how the bird hovered ...
Published: Aug 02, 2025 at 09:07 AM
My camera travels with me almost everywhere I go.
I’ve learned from a few missed opportunities to try to have it close by when I’m driving. It goes along with me in my canvas bag as well as a few othe...
Published: Jul 26, 2025 at 08:03 AM
On July 13, great birders and good friends Rich and Barb told me that a very uncommon and rather rare bird has been reported a few miles from my home.
You know what that means? The next morning I’m in...
Published: Jul 19, 2025 at 06:34 AM
I’d probably be able to list on one hand how many times I’ve slept in till sunrise in the past 20 years.
I always awakened very early. Before retirement, I’d even wake earlier on a weekend so I could ...
Published: Jul 12, 2025 at 09:04 AM
Yes, I love finding something neat and interesting on any of my Times News walks or hikes, but seeing a new bird for the year makes it even better.
Finding a bird for the first time in three or four y...