We’re entering my favorite time of year early in 2020. Warm temperatures in February have led to our first amphibian migrations about 3-4 weeks ahead of schedule. This year, I’m delighted to be a part …
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Another season of amphibian migration well underway
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Dissecting Owl Pellets
A couple of weeks ago, I taught some adorable 4- and 5-year-olds about raptors. We talked about how big bald eagles are, and how all raptors catch their food with their feet, and how you …
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It’s a Whole New Year
It’s been almost a full year since I started this site. Obviously I’m not the best at keeping up with the blog part. And each time I finish a section of animals, I decide the …
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Fall Fungus
Mushrooms are up there for me, on the list of wondrous things in nature. Last year we had a rainy late summer, and I saw so many colorful mushrooms in the following months. It can …
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Camping in the Adirondacks
Over the weekend, we went camping at Putnam Pond, near Ticonderoga in the Adirondacks. We had a couple of remote campsites on the water, and had a wonderful time catching up with old friends and …
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Merestead, Mount Kisco
Merestead is a county park in Mount Kisco that features a few miles of trails and a crumbling estate. Luckily, it’s been in the news lately that the county is working on some plans for …
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A trip to Ireland
This August, I traveled to Ireland with my family. After a few days exploring Dublin, we headed south to West Cork, where my husband’s family is from, and where many relatives still live. From the …
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Herp Workshop: Pine Barrens
Pine Barrens are actually a type of habitat, characterized by sandy soil and frequent forest fires. It’s hospitable to certain species, such as pitch pines. There’s actually a pine barrens area on Long Island, but …
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Herp Workshop: Radio Telemetry & Funnel Traps
One of my favorite parts of the herp workshop was tracking threatened turtles and snakes that had been fitted with transmitters. Radio telemetry looks a bit ridiculous, and I can imagine that it would drive …
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Herp Workshop: Aquatic Turtles
I’m finally settling back in to a routine at home, after a week or so of resting, errands and fun-filled weekends. I learned so much in my two weeks at the New Jersey School of …
Fern & Frog 