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April 2013

Garret Mountain Grebe!

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Roy Woodford writes:

"There's a mighty tame Pied-billed Grebe that's been hanging around Garret Mountain for the past few days … like 400mm on a crop body close.  This is full frame on a 600mm with a slight crop for framing … so less focal length than a 7D with a 400mm f/5.6.

"Garret Mountain is jumping these days … B&w and Palm warblers, R.C. Kinglets, Brown Thrashers, Eastern Towhees, Green Herons, Black Caps, Red-bellied woodpeckers, and so much more … oh … and one Osprey hunting (successfully but too far away for a shot)."  (Thanks, Roy!)


Fell House Events!

Mother/Daughter Tea Luncheon
April 27th at noon to 2:30pm

On Saturday, April 27 from noon to 2:30pm, the John Fell House Tea Committee will host a Mother Daughter Spring Afternoon Tea Luncheon.  All John Fell House Afternoon Teas take place at noon - 2:30 pm and cost $45 per person. 

Reservations are now being taken for both this Spring tea and the Summer Special Tea on Thursday, June 6; top RSVP or for more information please email Linda Schropp at [email protected].  

Additional dates include September 10, October 5 and the Annual Holiday Tea on December 6, when the John Fell House is beautifully decorated for the Holidays. 

Northwest Bergen History Coalition
May 18th

On Saturday, May 18, the John Fell House will participate in the Northwest Bergen History Coalition, along with seven other historic homes in Northwest Bergen County including the Hermitage Museum in Ho-ho-kus, and the Hopper-Goetschius House in Upper Saddle River. 

Purchase one ticket to gain access to all eight properties, and learn about the rich and vast history of Northwest Bergen County!

 


Don Torino's Latest Column: What Is a Birder?


Don Torino's latest column on wildnewjersey.tv is about what it takes to be a birder.

Here's a sample: "A birder is someone who deeply cares about the birds. Birds are a part of their everyday lives. They see birds when driving to work, walking to the bus stop or on their way to school.

"A birder understands and endorses the need to protect birds through conservation efforts.

"They help others understand the importance of our birds and pass on their passion for birding  by helping new birders, children and friends appreciate and respect all of the natural world, especially the birds." Amen.

Link is here.


Three Upcoming CF Walks!

April 28 (Sunday)
Warbler Walk at the Celery Farm
Meet at the end of Green Way at 7:30 a.m. for the first Celery Farm Warbler Walk of the season. Birders of all levels are welcome! Leader: Rob Fanning. Register for this field trip at bobolink0210 at yahoo.com or 201-378-8875

May 4 (Saturday)
Saturday Celery Farm Guided Walk
This walk is for nature-lovers of all ages and birders of all levels. We'll look for butterflies, bugs, weird plants and our feathered friends. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Greenway. Wear long pants and socks; bring water and bug spray! The walk will be followed by an optional half-hour tour of the historic Fell House nearby. Leaders: Jim Wright and Mike Limatola. Register for this walk at [email protected]. Check celeryfarm.net for any updates. 

Note: Celery Farm caps and T-shirts will be available after the walk, $15 each. Please have exact change or pay by check made out to Fyke Nature Association

May 11 (Saturday)
Stepping Up For Lorrimer
This will be our 14th Celery Farm Big Day, also known as "Stepping Up For Lorrimer". Fyke teams will be birding the Celery Farm on May 11, 2013 from dawn to dusk. The goal is to count all the species of birds seen to raise money for the New Jersey Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes. Last year we had a total of 76 species recorded, and $1,334.00 was donated to Lorrimer. Please see the pledge form, on page 9. To sign up for a team contact Gabriele Schmitt, gaby413 a t aol.com or 201-387-0048.