Courtesy Chris Takacs

It seems just about every morning as I head out the door for work there is a Fish Crow perched atop a nearby telephone pole voicing its nasally call for the all world to hear. Although I am usually rushing to my truck dreading the coming onslaught of the morning Route 17 traffic I try to stop and give my corvid friend a hello back.

“Hey up there” I usually yell out, not caring much if my neighbors look at me a little strange ( I rarely say good morning to them). Of course the Crow never pays me any mind at all, kind of rude but then again I am sure he or she is having a very busy morning also.

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Join the Bergen County Audubon Society and Bergen County Historical Society this Sunday, Jan. 14, as they celebrate local history and eagles at  “Where Eagles Fly,” a great program taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge. The day includes eagle watching and talks and tours of the historic Steuben House. In addition, the BCAS will hold a Save the Eagles Day rally on Sunday, Jan. 21, in Ridgefield.

For more info on the BCAS click here.  Also check out an article on northjersey.com about the programs and bald eagles.

Courtesy Chris Takacs

It seems just about every morning as I head out the door for work there is a Fish Crow perched atop a nearby telephone pole voicing its nasally call for the all world to hear. Although I am usually rushing to my truck dreading the coming onslaught of the morning Route 17 traffic I try to stop and give my corvid friend a hello back.

“Hey up there” I usually yell out, not caring much if my neighbors look at me a little strange ( I rarely say good morning to them). Of course the Crow never pays me any mind at all, kind of rude but then again I am sure he or she is having a very busy morning also.

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Based on the overcast conditions, the William D. McDowell public viewing session on Wednesday, Jan. 10, has been cancelled. The next public viewing night is Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Join the Bergen County Audubon Society for a guided nature walk of DeKorte Park next Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 10 am to noon. They’ll be looking for waterfowl, wintering birds and sparrows, among others.

For more info contact Don Torino at greatauk4@gmail.com or 201-230-4983.

Please note: The Marsh Discovery Trail in DeKorte Park is temporarily closed due to hazardous snow drifts. We will post an update as soon as the trail reopens.

As promised, here are Mickey Raine’s absolutely gorgeous sunset photos of a frozen over Mill Creek Marsh taken on Saturday. Great stuff Mickey!

NJSEA Naturalist Drew McQuade provided these photos of several of the 20 bald eagles spotted as he and fellow naturalist Aleshanee Mooney conducted field work at the Kane Tract in Carlstadt this morning. Quite a sight!

Due to icy conditions, the ramps and docks at River Barge Park remain closed. The remainder of the park has limited access. We will post updates here as they happen.

Thanks to Mickey Raine for sending in these spectacular scenic shots he took Saturday at River Barge Park during the Magic Sunset Hour. We’ll have some post-storm Saturday scenes from Mill Creek Marsh later today. Stay tuned!