My wife and I counted at least 18 Common Nighthawks flying south over Lake Appert just after 7:20 p.m. last night.

I took the photo above on Aug. 28 last year -- we are in nighthawk season.

Don Torino's latest column for wildnewjersey.tv is about a growing problem -- ANDD (adult nature disconnect disorder).

Definitely worth a read. Link is here.

Rob sez: A nice morning highlighted by 4 warblers incl. Redstart, Magnolia, and Black-and-White...35 species detected...

Full list follows. (Thanks, Rob!)

The answer to the mystery from Edith Wallace is:  Monarda and tall sunflower.

What are these two Celery Farm plants -- courtesy of Edith Wallace?

(Thanks, Edith!)