One of the gems of the Meadowlands is Harrier Meadow, a 70-acre wetland remediation site in North Arlington.
  Because of access issues, this wonderful locale is not open to the public. But the Meadowlands Commission will soon be offering guided walks as part of a pilot program.
   If the walks are successful, the program could be expanded.
   If you have e-mailed Jim Wright to be on the  notification list for the walks, or if you signed up at the bird banding demonstration during the recent Bird Fest, you are all set. You should be hearing from us soon in the next day or so.
    If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time.
    For more on Harrier Meadow, click here.
    For a short video, click here.

        It was a good morning to be on the river, with a harrier and osprey early by Carlstadt, and great blue herons and egrets later by Laurel Hill.

    Kearny Marsh, Kearny High School biology students  and the NJMC’s swallow nesting-box program are the focus of a segment of the New Jersey Educuation Association’s TV show tomorrow (Saturday) at 9 a.m. on NJN. NJMC naturalist Gabrielle Bennett-Meany is featured in the segment as well.
   According to the program guide, "AP biology students from Kearny High School survey marshlands and then build and install bird houses in an effort to attract birds that combat mosquito infestations. The Meadowlands has the only fresh water in the area, creating a significant environmental impact for the residents of Kearny."
    A slideshow from the NJEA show is here. Consult your TV listings for more information.

Photographer Dave Raymond posted several shots from Harrier Meadow on his Flickr pages. You can see them here.

   Jim Beckerman of The Record filed this report for The Sunday Record.
   Pictured: The beginning of a bird walk at Harrier Meadow.