On Seven Mountains Audubon’s October bird walk at Turtle Creek Park near Lewisburg, I was thrilled to spot four birds I wouldn’t have noticed or identified without the help of more experienced birders: a red-shouldered hawk, a yellow-rumped warbler and two Nashville warblers. Always ...
Not too long ago, the West Branch of the Susquehanna was what many would consider a dead river. The leading cause was uncontrolled acid mine drainage that killed almost everything in sight. Many readers will remember how even short exposure to the water would turn anything a rusty red color. But that is far from the case today. Today’s Werst Branch offers a thriving fishery for many species, including smallmouth and large brown trout. But the species that gets the heart pumping is the ever-allusive muskellunge. Many anglers associate musky fishing with early spring or even the ...
With the wind we experienced last week, most of the deciduous trees lost their leaves. However there are some oaks and young beech trees that will hang onto their leaves for a while. When the trees are bare their symmetrical forms can be seen. Mary Alice has always told me that the true beauty of a tree can be seen when the tree has lost its leaves. There have been many poems written about trees. Possibly, the most famous of these poems was “Trees” written by Joyce Kilmer. Although history states that Kilmer’s poem was not inspired by any specific tree, the story has been told ...
HARRISBURG — With much of Pennsylvania abnormally dry, and wildfires impacting many areas, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is temporarily prohibiting the building of fires on state game lands. While camping on state game lands is prohibited, regulations allow game lands users to build small fires for cooking or warming purposes. However, the regulation authorizes the Game Commission’s executive director to restrict otherwise-permitted activity when the threat of forest fire exists. The prohibition on building fires on game lands will be left in place indefinitely until ...
AUDUBON EVENT: RAPTORS WHERE: TBD (Time and rendezvous spot are to be determined). Email lycomingaudubon@gmail.com for final details. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 16 at 8:30 a.m. NOTES: Join the Lycoming Audubon Society to look for raptors. This will be a carpooling field trip to the fields of Turbotville or Nippenose Valley. The time and rendezvous spot are to be determined. The program is free and open to the public. More information can be found at www.lycomingaudubon.org. Audubon Event: CHAPTER MEETING WHERE: Taber Museum in Williamsport (858 W. Fourth Street) WHEN: Wednesday, ...
WELLSBORO -- C&N announced the winners of its annual calendar photo contest, a beloved tradition that showcases the beauty of our region through the lens of talented, local amateur and professional photographers. Phil Burkhouse, an amateur photographer from Emporium, was selected as the grand ...
