My latest birding column for The Record, in Thursday's editions, is about the recently reopened Duke Farms -- a great place for birders and other nature lovers.

Here's a sample:

"Let the word go forth: There's a terrific destination for birders – and everyone else who loves nature – that's huge, free and less than an hour’s drive from North Jersey.

"The place is the recently reopened Duke Farms, just off Route 202 in Hillsborough, not far from Interstate 287.

"With nearly 3,000 acres of fields, woodlands and water -- and a new 22,000-square-foot orientation center – this preserve is a must-visit."

The link is here.