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A Winter Hike and Wildlife:  Looking for Porcupines

A Winter Hike and Wildlife: Looking for Porcupines

A winter hike can be a great experience. Recent snowfall turned a leisurely hike to a more strenuous activity, requiring snowshoes. It was peaceful and easier than ever to see wildlife.  There were footprints in the snow. Hawks, Juncos and Chickadees were found in...

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My favorite birder, Leslie the Bird Nerd

My favorite birder, Leslie the Bird Nerd

Perhaps one of the most impressive birders out there, be sure to check out Leslie the Bird Nerd.  She hand-feeds Blue-Jays!   She is amazing and stands by her name.  Here's one of her latest YouTube videos about the Snowbirds (Juncos).

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What to Photograph in Winter After the Holidays:  19 Ideas

What to Photograph in Winter After the Holidays: 19 Ideas

Perhaps one of the most festive times of year has passed. The lights, the colors, the gifts, the ugly sweaters, the special meals, the desserts - you get it. What else is there to photograph during this cold, bleak period before we begin to see the life of spring?...

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Wallkill River NWR Wildlife Highlights and Activity Guide

Wallkill River NWR Wildlife Highlights and Activity Guide

The Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge is a diverse habitat consisting of grasslands, wetlands, a multitude of freshwater ponds, vast fields and upland forests and part of the Appalachian Trail. Established in 1990, it borders nine miles of the Wallkill River in...

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Squirrel with a peanut. Hope you get something that makes you happy! Photo of a cute gray squirrel with a peanut and T-Rex.

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The Barred Owl and the Bald Eagles

The Barred Owl and the Bald Eagles

Barred Owl Fun Facts:
The Barred Owl (Strix Varia) is one of the larger owl species, relative size is somewhere between a Crow and a Goose.
They have very dark brown eyes; most owls have yellow eyes.
It’s standard call is probably one of the most recognizable, sounding like “Who cooks for you?”.

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The Great Blue Heron vs. the Vole

The Great Blue Heron vs. the Vole

What is the difference between a Blue Heron and a Great Blue Heron?
The Blue Heron’s proper name is actually the Little Blue Heron. They are much smaller in size, darker gray overall with a purple-maroon head. Unlike the Great Blue Heron, they do not have a yellow bill or dark plumage and crown.

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