Sleepy Orange and Bearded Beggarticks

After an unexpectedly rewarding morning spotting a Green Heron and a Solitary Sandpiper near the water, I felt content. But I wanted to complete my original task, so I wandered over to the pipeline trail to see if any wildflowers were still lingering in the autumn light. As I walked along the path toward the trail, a flicker of orange caught my eye—a butterfly, flitting in a jerky, erratic dance between a patch of asters and the dry, dusty earth below. It was a Sleepy Orange (Abaeis […]

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Negri Nepote Native Grasslands Birdwalk

On a warm September morning, I joined the Negri Nepote Native Grasslands Birdwalk, led by Chris and Paula Williams from New Jersey Audubon. The weather was pleasant, with soft sunlight warming the grasslands and a light breeze signalling the approach of fall. As we walked, Big Bluestem surrounded us, and sections of the grassland were filled with Early Goldenrod and Tickseed Sunflower, creating a sea of yellow. [caption id="attachment_120190" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Tall […]

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