Redrawing the Map: A Galapagos Petrel Goes North (Part 2)
This is part two of the story of this exceptional sighting. See part one for the adventures that lead to the sighting. A Significant Sighting My first inkling of how…
Redrawing the Map: A Galapagos Petrel Goes North (Part 1)
Despite what your parents probably told you growing up, meeting strangers on the internet so they can take you into international waters can be a good idea. In my case,…
Hatch a Hundred June Update
Despite New Jersey's wettest May since 1990, our volunteers successfully installed 27 new kestrel boxes this spring. With 25 active nests across three counties and dedicated starling eviction efforts, it's shaping up to be a banner breeding season for American kestrels.
Loss vs Gain – Measured in Grams
Sometimes we need to celebrate gains, not just losses. A tiny Common Yellowthroat warbler has returned to the same New Jersey plot three consecutive years—2023, 2024, and 2025—proving that habitat preservation works. His banded story represents hope: successful returns, restoration victories, and the power of feel-good conservation stories.
Owl Wear That Now
A chance discovery in January 2019 turned a tragic owl tale into a cherished keepsake. While exploring our front yard, we found a bird band attached to leg bones - likely from an owl pellet. Reporting the band to USGS revealed it belonged to an Eastern Screech Owl, banded locally. The band now lives on as my necklace, a unique piece of jewelry.
East Meets East: Newfoundland’s Asian Sea-Eagle
When I told friends and family that it was a total coincidence that my trip plans were taking me to the site of the rarest raptor in North America, understandably,…