A catbird was skulking around the forsythia in my backyard one random morning, but she was stealthy enough to keep their nest a secret. The bird box was full of sticks with a tidy nest of a house wren, complete with five eggs. Two young robins just left their nest to face the world. These, ...

SUMMER’S AMBIENCE WHERE: Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, Aug. 1 at 8:15 p.m. (Little Pine) and Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9:30 a.m. (Hyner Run) NOTES: Join the naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear summer’s ambience. Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. This ...

Summer along the Susquehanna River brings all the classics: sunny days, kayak floats, riverside hikes and picnic-perfect evenings. But if you’re in the Lower Susquehanna Region in late July or early August, you might witness one of the river’s most curious natural events: the white fly ...

Whether exploring a mountain stream for native brook trout or the Susquehanna River for smallmouth, one of my favorite summer fishing methods is wading. Wading is easy, allowing a minimalist approach and, due to the warm temperatures, it’s not necessary to wear waders. Additionally, the ...

One day in early summer, Mary Alice and I stopped at a friend’s farm/greenhouse to purchase flowers. On the way to the greenhouses, we passed the chickens, goats, horses, pigs, cattle and one donkey. As usual, Mary Alice had a question for me, wanting to know whether the animal was a donkey ...

FREE BIRDING EVENTS IN SULLIVAN COUNTY WHERE: Various locations (read below) WHEN: Throughout July and August NOTES: Loyalsock Foundation is partnering with local bird enthusiasts and the Lycoming Audubon Society to deliver a series of birding walks and programs this summer. We invite ...