Don Torino of Bergen County Audubon has a nifty column on the wildnewjersey.tv blog today about why we need to plant more milkweed.

Here's the opening:

Milkweed is disappearing from parks, roadsides and farmland where it once flourished.

Droughts in the Southwest in past years have resulted in less and less milkweed that is available to the Monarchs as they begin their northward migration.

Unfortunately, misguided gardeners and landscapers pull out much of the milkweed that may be growing in yards and parks.

The good news is we can do something to make up for it, plant milkweed in our backyards, schoolyards, at our churches and libraries, wherever there is an open space for a plant we can help the Monarch continue their fight for survival.

The link is here.

Barbara Dilger writes:

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Common Loon dropped in for a bit at the Celery Farm this morning.

Had a lovely warbler walk this morning -- even saw some warblers (the usual suspects).

Thanks to all who attended.

Full list and pix of Red-winged Blackbird, Butter Butt and (spectacular) Wood Ducks follow.

Paul Sullivan writes:

I just wanted to pass on a photo I took Friday of an osprey at the Celery Farm. He was in a tree overlooking Blue Heron Pond at about 10:45 a.m.

Thanks, Paul!

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