Duke Farms Eagle Cam
March 20, 2014
Live streaming video by UstreamThree eggs have been laid, and the hatch date(s) could be soon.
March 2014
It's Official! Fell House Is a Historic Site
March 19, 2014
On March 12, the John Fell House was approved by the New Jersey State Review Board for Historic Sites to be listed in the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.
Tundra Swans at Celery Farm!
March 16, 2014
Michael Tat reported a pair of Tundra Swans Sunday morning on Lake Appert.
Marsh Warden Emeritus Stiles Thomas called and asked that I try to get some photographic confirmation of Michael's find.
I was able to get a few shots from Pink Potty Bridge before the birds flew, and a few more as they flew almost overhead as they headed northward on their migration.
According to Stiles, this is the third recorded sighting at the Celery Farm. Rochana Muenthongchin reported one a decade ago.
Below is a closeup of the swans' heads, showing a bit of yellow in the lore, helping to confirm they are Tundra Swans. Note the shape of head as well.
Link to David Sibley post on Tundra and Trumpeter Swan IDs here .
More pix follow. (Thanks, Michael!)
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A Couple of CF Haikus to Inspire You
March 15, 2014
John Pastore passed two Celery Farm Haikus -- illustrated!
Downy Woodpecker
Shreds bark and pulp, searching for
Some tasty morsels.
Robins, red of breast,
Arriving in great numbers.
Spring will soon be here.
Haiku Deadline Is Nigh!
March 15, 2014
Gabriele Schmitt writes:
To all of you who've sent me your terrific nature and Celery Farm observations:
A haiku "thank you"
for many sweet lines received.
Glad you enjoyed it.
To those of you still contemplating:
It's the Ides of March,
the deadline is upon you
to pen your haiku.
No pressure at all.
It has been - first and foremost
About having fun.
Hmmm .... maybe an exercise in limericks in the future?
Best,
Gabriele